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🌊 Marine 🌡️ Tropical

False Argus skate

Dentiraja falloargus Last, 2008
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Max Length
45 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.1
Depth
60–256 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Inhabits outer continental shelf and upper slope . Lengths of adolescent males varied from 32.5-37.5 cm TL, with smallest juvenile at 21.9 cm TL .

Scientific Name
Dentiraja falloargus
Authority
Last, 2008
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
45 cm
Depth Range
60–256 m
Trophic Level
4.1
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for False Argus skate is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for False Argus skate is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; benthopelagic; depth range 60 - 256 m . Tropical; 10°S - 22°S, 111°E - 130°E Indian Ocean: off north-western Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
Trophic Level
4.1±0.7

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00309 × L3.24 (TL)
Max TL
45cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.1
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Last, 2008

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