Arhynchobatidae

Enigma Skate

Brochiraja aenigma

Wanganella specimen never met another of its kind

• Regional distribution
• Marine fish
• Pacific Ocean
• Oceania
• Other
• Medium

Brochiraja aenigma, also known as the Enigma skate, is a skate known from a single specimen recently identified in 2006. Based on the single specimen, its range includes at least the Wanganella Bank on the Norfolk Ridge. It is rare with further searches finding no specimens, and while it is not commonly fished or reported in commercial distribution, it can be used for fish meal.