Thornback skate

The Thornback skate lives in the benthopelagic, marine, depth range 27 - 54 m environment.

View all available Thornback Skate Pictures in the Shark Pictures Database Common Names: Thornback skate, Thornback ray (UK). More

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The Thornback ray (Raja clavata) or Thornback skate is a species of fish in the Rajidae family. it is found in coastal waters of Europe and the Atlantic coast of Africa, possibly as far south as Namibia and even South Africa. More

(Raja clavata) or Thornback skate is a species of fish in the Rajidae family. it is ... More

(Raja clavata) or Thornback skate is a species of fish in the Rajidae family. it is ... Added: 2 months agoFrom: kingjimsixsix5Views: 21no rating00:31More in: Travel Deep Sea World - Thornback Ray 1Thornback Rays at the Deep Sea World Aquarium in Edinburgh Scotland. More

or Thornback skate is a species of fish in the Rajidae family. it is ... More

ray (Raja clavata) or Thornback skate is a species of fish in the Rajidae family. it is ... More

ray (Raja clavata) or Thornback skate is a species of fish in the Rajidae family. it is ... Added: 2 months agoFrom: kingjimsixsix5Views: 1no rating00:24More in: Travel Jeff Wolfe - DSP PartFilmed and edited by Sam Earle. Skater is Jeff Wolfe. More

Thornback skate is a species of fish in the Rajidae family. it is ... Added: 2 months agoFrom: kingjimsixsix5Views: 1no rating00:24More in: Travel Jeff Wolfe - DSP PartFilmed and edited by Sam Earle. Skater is Jeff Wolfe. More

The Thornback ray or Thornback skate is a species of fish in the Rajidae family. More

Thornback skate swimming in shallow water Thornback skate swimming in shallow water © Paul Kay / www.osfimages.com Thornback skate camouflaged on sea bed, dorsal view Thornback skate camouflaged on sea bed, dorsal view © John Mason / www.ardea. More

Thornback skate swimming in shallow water Thornback skate swimming in shallow water© Paul Kay / www.osfimages.com Thornback skate camouflaged on sea bed, dorsal view Thornback skate camouflaged on sea bed, dorsal view© John Mason / www.ardea. More

The thornback skate is probably one of the commonest skates encountered by divers (3), being among the most abundant rajids in the north-eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean (1). More

Thornback skate Raja clavata has variable colouration with shades of brown/grey, variegated with dark and light spots and blotches, giving a marbled appearance. The series of dark and light bands along the tail is a key characteristic. More

Common names

Pygmy thornback skate in English
Thornback skate in English

Order : Rajiformes
Family : Rajidae
Genus : Dentiraja
Species : Dentiraja flindersi
Authority : Last & Gledhill, 2008