Velvet skate

Insentiraja subtilispinosa

Paired horned eggs grow solely on yolk

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Oceania
Southeast Asia
Large
Tropical fish

Insentiraja subtilispinosa, commonly known as the western looseskin skate or velvet skate, is a common deep water skate in the family Arhynchobatidae.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Skates
Family: Arhynchobatidae
Genus: Insentiraja
Maximum length: 55.2 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Western Central Pacific: Philippines. Eastern Indian Ocean: western Australia (Ref. 114953 )
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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