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Brochiraja spinifera
(GARRICK & PAUL, 1974)
Prickly deep-sea skate
Classification: Elasmobranchii Rajiformes Arhynchobatidae
Reference of the original description
The taxonomy of New Zealand Skates (Suborder Rajoidea), with descriptions of three new species. Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand, 4 (3): 345–377
The taxonomy of New Zealand Skates (Suborder Rajoidea), with descriptions of three new species. Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand, 4 (3): 345–377
Image of the original description
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Synonyms / new combinations and misspellings
Bathyraja spinifera, Notoraja spinifera, Pavoraja spinifera
Bathyraja spinifera, Notoraja spinifera, Pavoraja spinifera
Types
Brochiraja spinifera
Holotype: NMNZ: P05545; Paratype: NMNZ: P05680; NMNZ: P03637; NMNZ: P05466;
Brochiraja spinifera
Holotype: NMNZ: P05545; Paratype: NMNZ: P05680; NMNZ: P03637; NMNZ: P05466;
Description :
Citation: Brochiraja spinifera (GARRICK & PAUL, 1974): In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 03/2021
Common names
Prickly deep-sea skate, Prickly deepsea skate, Spiny deepsea skate
Prickly deep-sea skate, Prickly deepsea skate, Spiny deepsea skate
Short Description
Dark brown in color [578]. Wing tips rounded; snout shorter than most other skates; skin smooth, soft and loose, with band of prickles on hind body and tail [578].
Dark brown in color [578]. Wing tips rounded; snout shorter than most other skates; skin smooth, soft and loose, with band of prickles on hind body and tail [578].
Distribution
Southwest Pacific: endemic to New Zealand.
Southwest Pacific: endemic to New Zealand.
Remarks
shark-references Species-ID=9495;
shark-references Species-ID=9495;
