New Zealand rough skate explained

The New Zealand rough skate, Zearaja nasuta, is a skate of the genus Zearaja, found around New Zealand at depths between 10 and 1,500 m. Its length is up to 1 m.[1] This species has been assessed by the IUCN as of Least Concern.[2] In June 2018 the New Zealand Department of Conservation classified the New Zealand rough skate as "Not Threatened" with the qualifier "Conservation Dependant" under the New Zealand Threat Classification System.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Zearaja nasuta (Müller & Henle, 1841) New Zealand rough skate. Torres. Armi G.. Sampang-Reyes. Arlene G.. www.fishbase.org. 21 January 2019.
  2. Rough Skate. 22 June 2017. 23 January 2019.
  3. Book: Conservation status of New Zealand chondrichthyans (chimaeras, sharks and rays), 2016. Duffy. Clinton A. J.. Francis. Malcolm. Dunn. M. R.. Finucci. Brit. Ford. Richard. Hitchmough. Rod. Rolfe. Jeremy. Department of Conservation. 2018. 9781988514628. Wellington, New Zealand. 11. 1042901090.

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