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Mosaic skate (Pavoraja mosaica)
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Mosaic skate (Pavoraja mosaica) specimen
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Arhynchobatidae

Mosaic skate

Pavoraja mosaica

Fine brown reticulations weave across the pale disc

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Oceania
  • Medium
  • Tropical fish

Pavoraja mosaica, commonly known as the mosaic skate, is a species of fish in the family Arhynchobatidae. It lives in depths ranging from 300 meters to 450 meters off the northeastern coast of Australia. It can reach up to 27.9 cm (11.0 in) in total length.

Order
Skates
Maximum length
27.9 cm
Water
Marine
Distribution
Western Pacific: off Queensland, Australia (Ref. 114953 ).
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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