
Thornback ray ©Paul Naylor www.marinephoto.co.uk
Thornback ray
Scientific name: Raja clavata
The most commonly encountered ray around the British Isles, it's easy to see where the thornback ray got its name from - just check out the spines on its back!
Species information
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Length: Up to 139cm Weight: Up to 18kg Average Lifespan: Can live for around 15 yearsConservation status
The thornback ray is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List