Species catalog

Spotted ray

Raja montagui

Spotted ray (Raja montagui) belongs to the family Rajidae. Habitat: salt water.

Spotted ray (Raja montagui), illustration

Profile

Scientific nameRaja montagui
FamilyRajidae
HabitatSalt water
GroupRays
Other namesSpotted Skate
Regional lists in FishincNorthern Europe saltwater

Identifying features

  • Small skate seen from above
  • Rhombic disc with a short snout
  • Light brown back covered with small dark spots that stop short of the disc edge
  • Tail with thorns

Spotted ray in other languages

LanguageName
GermanFleckrochen, Fleckenrochen, Raie Douce
FrenchRaie Douce
SpanishRaya Pintada
DutchGladde rog, gevlekte rog, Gevlekte rog
SwedishFläckrocka, Raie Douce
NorwegianFlekkskate
FinnishPisterausku

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