Near ThreatenedBlue Shark
Prionace glauca
Cartilaginous fish · Rajiformes · Rajidae
Raja clavata
It could become threatened in the near future if current threats go unchecked.
The thornback ray is a species of fish of the family Rajidae in the order Rajiformes. Males can reach 105 cm in total length and females 120. It feeds on benthic animals, preferably crustaceans. Among its predators is Chelidonichthys gurnardus.
Weight
2 kg – 18 kg
Size
60 cm – 1.4 m
Life expectancy
15 years
Diet
Carnivore
Feeds mainly on other animals.
Activity
Nocturnal
Active mainly at night.
Social structure
Solitary
Lives and hunts alone, joining others only to breed.
Sighting difficulty
Moderate
Sources consulted: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raja_clavata
Parks and dive sites where this species has been documented — showing 20 of 129.
Other species in the catalogue with the most in common with Thornback Ray — same habitat, park, country, tags or family.
Based on what we already know about thornback ray.
Share an experience, a fun fact or a tip for seeing the thornback ray.
Be the first to comment.
The pins mark the parks and dive sites where its presence is documented.
