The thornback skate (''Dentiraja lemprieri'') is a species of

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of the family Rajidae. A bottom-dwelling fish, it is endemic to Australia, occurring in relatively shallow waters from near-shore to 170 metres. The thornback skate can grow up to 52 cm long.

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External links

Article about the Thornback Skate, Australian Museum
Rajiformes Marine fish of Southern Australia Marine fish of Tasmania

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