Starry Ray (Amblyraja radiata)

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Amblyraja radiata

(Donovan, 1808)

Starry Ray

Also known as: Thorny Skate, Starry Skate, Thornback

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About

Habitat

Demersal

Depth

5–1540 m

Max size

1.05 m

Max weight

11.4 kg

Diet

Hunting macrofauna (predator)

Lifespan

28 yrs

Taxonomy

Class

Elasmobranchii

Order

Rajiformes

Family

Rajidae

Where to find it

occasional

Other species in Rajidae

Denticulate Skate (Dentiraja lemprieri)

Dentiraja lemprieri

Denticulate Skate

California Ray (Beringraja inornata)

Beringraja inornata

California Ray

Thornback Ray (Raja clavata)

Raja clavata

Thornback Ray

Longnose Skate (Beringraja rhina)

Beringraja rhina

Longnose Skate

Mottled Skate (Beringraja pulchra)

Beringraja pulchra

Mottled Skate

Blonde Ray (Raja brachyura)

Raja brachyura

Blonde Ray

New Zealand Smooth Skate (Dipturus innominatus)

Dipturus innominatus

New Zealand Smooth Skate

Antarctic Starry Skate (Amblyraja georgiana)

Amblyraja georgiana

Antarctic Starry Skate

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