Deepwater Skate

Dipturus acrobelus
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Quick Facts

Scientific name Dipturus acrobelus
Family Skate / Rajidae
Size Up to 1.37 m (4.5 ft) TL
Weight Up to 15 kg (33 lb)

Distribution

Habitat & AU Distribution Deep ocean waters amongst soft bottom on the upper & mid continental slope
Depth Range 800 - 1,000 m (2,624 - 3,280 ft)
Deepwater Skate Distribution