Smooth deep-sea skate explained

The smooth deep-sea skate (Brochiraja asperula) is a skate in the family Arhynchobatidae. It is found off New Zealand, at depths of from on the continental shelf.[1] Their length is from .

Conservation status

The IUCN has classified the smooth deep-sea skate as "Data deficient". The New Zealand Department of Conservation follows this classification under the New Zealand Threat Classification System.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Ayling, Tony. Collins guide to the sea fishes of New Zealand. Cox. Geoffrey J.. Collins. 1982. 0002169878. Auckland [N.Z.]. 9506630.
  2. Book: Duffy, Clinton A. J.. Conservation status of New Zealand chondrichthyans (chimaeras, sharks and rays), 2016. Francis. Malcolm. Dunn. M. R.. Finucci. Brit. Ford. Richard. Hitchmough. Rod. Rolfe. Jeremy. Department of Conservation. 2016. 9781988514628. Wellington, New Zealand. 9. 1042901090.

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