Author: (Garrick & Paul, 1974)
FBname: New Zealand smooth skate
Comments: Occurs in coastal waters, continental shelf and upper slope (Ref. 26346).  Usually found in deeper waters to 200 m (Ref. 9258).  Mainly feeds on benthic decapods and bony fishes (Ref. 114953). Oviparous (Ref. 50449).  Eggs have horn-like projections on the shell (Ref. 205). Males reaches maturity at ca. 150 cm TL. This species is said to be long lived and slow growing (Ref. 114953).