The Ray (Amblyraja doellojuradoi) is a saltwater fish of the family Rajidae that grows up to 69 cm.
Description
Doellojurado's skate is a skate from the southwest Atlantic and the waters around southern South America. The species grows to about 69 cm and has a flat, rhomboid body disc with rows of strong thorns over the back and tail. As a bottom-dweller it lives on sand and mud bottoms of the continental shelf and slope, between about 50 and 640 metres, and searches for crustaceans, worms and small fish. Like other skates it lays horny egg capsules. The fish is harmless to humans. The IUCN assesses the species as Least Concern (LC).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Ray?
The Ray has an irregular in shape body, is mainly brown and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Ray live?
The Ray lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Ray get?
The Ray grows to a maximum of about 69 cm.
Is the Ray dangerous to humans?
No, the Ray is harmless to humans.
Is the Ray edible?
The Ray is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Amblyraja
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