Species Okamejei arafurensis Last & Gledhill, 2008
Arafura Skate
- Okamejei arafurensis Last, P.R. & Gledhill, D.C. 2008. Two new skates of the genus Okamejei (Rajoidei: Rajidae) from the south-east Indian Ocean. pp. 119-134 in Last, P.R., White, W.T., Pogonoski, J.J. & Gledhill, D.C. (eds). Description of new Australian skates (Batoidea: Rajoidei). CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research Paper No. 021: 1-181 [120].
Type data:
Holotype NTM S.13580–010 ♂, Arafura Sea, NT [09°04'S, 133°04'E].
Paratype(s) CSIRO H.6638–01; NTM 5 lots.
Distribution
States
Northern Territory, Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
South-west of Scott Reef, WA to Arafura Sea, NT (09°00′S, 133°19′E); also occurs just north of the Australian Fishing Zone; New Guinea; tropical
IMCRA
Timor Province (2), Northern Shelf Province (25), Northwest Shelf Transition (26)
Distribution References
Ecological Descriptors
Benthic, continental shelf, continental slope, marine, soft bottom.
Extra Ecological Information
180-300 m
General References
Last, P.R., Séret, B., Stehmann, M.F.W. & Weigmann, S. 2016. 19. Skates. Family Rajidae. pp. 204-363 in Last, P.R., White, W.T., Carvalho, M.R. de, Séret, B., Stehmann, M.F.W. & Naylor, G.J.P. (eds.). Rays of the World. Clayton South, Victoria : CSIRO Publishing 790 pp. [303]
Common Name References
Last, P.R. & Stevens, J.D. 2009. Sharks and Rays of Australia. Collingwood : CSIRO Publishing Australia 2, 550 pp. [382] (Arafura Skate)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31-Jul-2018 | RAJIDAE | 17-Apr-2018 | MODIFIED | Dr Doug Hoese Dr Matthew Lockett |
| 16-Apr-2012 | 16-Apr-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 15-Mar-2010 | ADDED |