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Brochiraja vittacauda
Last & Séret, 2012
Classification: Elasmobranchii Rajiformes Arhynchobatidae
Reference of the original description
Two new softnose skates of the genus Brochiraja (Rajoidei: Arhynchobatidae) from the deepwater slopes and banks of the Norfolk Ridge (South-West Pacific). Zootaxa, 3155, 47–64
Two new softnose skates of the genus Brochiraja (Rajoidei: Arhynchobatidae) from the deepwater slopes and banks of the Norfolk Ridge (South-West Pacific). Zootaxa, 3155, 47–64
Image of the original description
Brochiraja vittacauda sp. nov, adult male holotype (NMNZ P 39563, 719 mm TL); © PETER R. Last & BERNARD Séret
Brochiraja vittacauda sp. nov, adult male holotype (NMNZ P 39563, 719 mm TL); © PETER R. Last & BERNARD Séret
Description :
Citation: Brochiraja vittacauda Last & Séret, 2012: In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 04/2024
Short Description
large species of Brochiraja, long tail, orbit moderately large, central dorsal disc with fine denticles, otherwise naked apart from enlarged, tail with mediodorsal rows of hooked thorns and small spiny denticles, total pectoral radials 76–77; predorsal vertebrae 112–114; 40–44 tooth rows in upper jaw. Color: dorsal surface of disc mostly dark violet, outer disc, pelvic fins and tail reddish brown
large species of Brochiraja, long tail, orbit moderately large, central dorsal disc with fine denticles, otherwise naked apart from enlarged, tail with mediodorsal rows of hooked thorns and small spiny denticles, total pectoral radials 76–77; predorsal vertebrae 112–114; 40–44 tooth rows in upper jaw. Color: dorsal surface of disc mostly dark violet, outer disc, pelvic fins and tail reddish brown
Distribution
endemic; only known from small section of the West Norfolk Ridge (ca 33º40–34°18' S, 167º 50–168°24’ E)
endemic; only known from small section of the West Norfolk Ridge (ca 33º40–34°18' S, 167º 50–168°24’ E)
Size / Weight / Age
max male: 719 mm TL, 49,4 mm DW; female: ? (types)
max male: 719 mm TL, 49,4 mm DW; female: ? (types)
Habitat
marine; depth range 629–973 m depth
marine; depth range 629–973 m depth
Remarks
shark-references Species-ID=11946;
shark-references Species-ID=11946;
