Thornback skate

com — The Thornback ray (Raja clavata) or Thornback skate is a species of fish in the Rajidae family. The thornback ray is probably one of the commonest rays encountered by divers. Like all rays it has a flattened body with broad, wing-like pectoral fins. 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

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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

The Thornback Skate (Raja clavata) is widespread, although the taxonomy of specimens from South Africa requires additional study. More

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Order : Rajiformes
Family : Rajidae
Genus : Raja
Species : Raja straeleni
Authority : Lowe, 1838