New Zealand Smooth Skate
Dipturus innominatus
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 15–1310 m
- Max size: 2.4 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
One of the largest skates in New Zealand waters, it reaches well over two metres across coastal grounds, shelf and upper slope, usually deeper than two hundred metres. It feeds on bottom crabs and fishes and lays horned egg capsules onto the sea floor.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Rajiformes › Rajidae › Dipturus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 271549.
FAQ
- How deep does the New Zealand Smooth Skate live?
- The New Zealand Smooth Skate (Dipturus innominatus) is typically found at 15–1310 m.
- Is the New Zealand Smooth Skate dangerous to divers?
- The New Zealand Smooth Skate is harmless to divers.
- How big does the New Zealand Smooth Skate get?
- The New Zealand Smooth Skate grows to about 2.4 m.