Dipturus innominatus
(GARRICK & PAUL, 1974)
New Zealand smooth skate
Classification: Elasmobranchii Rajiformes Rajidae
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
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Synonyms / new combinations and misspellings
Raja innominata
Raja innominata
Types
Dipturus innominatus
Holotype: NMNZ: P01441; Paratype: NMNZ: P05484; NMNZ: P05546; NMNZ: P05534; NMNZ: P05486; NMNZ: P05485; NMNZ: P05483; NMNZ: P01040; NMNZ: P01817; NMNZ: P05487; NMNZ: P04680; NMNZ: P03094;
Dipturus innominatus
Holotype: NMNZ: P01441; Paratype: NMNZ: P05484; NMNZ: P05546; NMNZ: P05534; NMNZ: P05486; NMNZ: P05485; NMNZ: P05483; NMNZ: P01040; NMNZ: P01817; NMNZ: P05487; NMNZ: P04680; NMNZ: P03094;
Description :
Citation: Dipturus innominatus (GARRICK & PAUL, 1974): In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 02/2019
Common names
New Zealand smooth skate,
Smooth skate


Distribution
Southwest Pacific: endemic to New Zealand.
Southwest Pacific: endemic to New Zealand.
Human uses
fisheries: commercial
fisheries: commercial
Biology
Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk [733]. Young hatch at about 20-23 cm [578].
Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk [733]. Young hatch at about 20-23 cm [578].
Remarks
shark-references Species-ID=2002;
shark-references Species-ID=2002;