Insentiraja subtilispinosa

(Stehmann, 1989)

Velvet skate
Classification: Elasmobranchii Rajiformes Arhynchobatidae

Reference of the original description

Stehmann, M. (1989)
Resurrection of Notoraja Ishiyama, 1958 and description of a new species of deep-water skate from the South China Sea Notoraja subtilispinosa sp. nov. (Pisces, Batoidea, Rajidae). Memoires du Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, Serie A Zoologie, 143, 247–260

Synonyms / new combinations and misspellings
Notoraja subtilispinosa, Notoraja (Insentiraja) subtilispinosa

Types
Insentiraja subtilispinosa
Holotype: MNHN: 1985-0134;

Description :

Citation: Insentiraja subtilispinosa (Stehmann, 1989): In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 10/2025

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Common names
eng

Velvet skate, eng

Western looseskin skate

Distribution
Western Central Pacific. Source: www.gbif.org

Biology
Oviparous, paired eggs are laid. Embryos feed solely on yolk [733]. Found on the continental slope (Ref. 75154). Bottom-dweller that feeds on invertebrates.

Size / Weight / Age
55.2 cm TL (female)

Habitat
demersal; marine; depth range 970 - 1100 m [542]

Remarks
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