Insentiraja subtilispinosa
Insentiraja subtilispinosa, commonly known as the western looseskin skate or velvet skate, is a common deep water skate in the family Arhynchobatidae. Distribution and habitat. The western looseskin skate is typically found at depths between off northwest Australia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Although it is abundant in its known range, little is known about its biology. Relationship to humans. Based on reported bycatch rates and population observances, there is no evidence to support concern of the western looseskin skate.