Melbourne Skate (species: Spiniraja whitleyi) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Spiniraja whitleyi
Melbourne Skate


©Australian National Fish Collection, CSIRO: Melbourne Skate (Spiniraja whitleyi)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Elasmobranchii
Order Rajiformes
Family Rajidae
Genus Spiniraja
Species Spiniraja whitleyi
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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 170 cm (TL)

Depth range

  • From 0 m to 170 m

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution: Melbourne Skate (Spiniraja whitleyi)

Distribution and habitat preferences

Most abundant in shallow water near shore. Found over soft substrate.

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Danger

  • mild discomfort - Thorny tail can inflict a minor injury.