How big is the Cuckoo ray?

Cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) reaches 50–85 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Cuckoo ray?

Cuckoo ray is found between 20–650 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Cuckoo ray?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Cuckoo ray?

Found in: East Atlantic, Mediterranean.

Cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus)

Key facts

Scientific name: Leucoraja naevus
Common name: Cuckoo ray
Category: Fish
Family: Rajidae
Genus: Leucoraja
Size: 50–85 cm
Depth: 20–650 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Caution
Habitats: sand
Behaviours: solitary, benthic
Ocean zones: East Atlantic, Mediterranean

Description

Leucoraja naevus reaches 85 cm. Small ray with a diamond-shaped disc, dorsal side marbled grey-brown marked with two characteristic ocelli: large dark spots ringed in bright yellow placed symmetrically on mid-pectoral. Oviparous: lays rectangular horned egg cases. Lives on sandy and muddy bottoms of the NE Atlantic (Norway to Morocco, western Mediterranean) between 20 and 650 m. Significant commercial fishery.

Photo of Cuckoo ray

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Cuckoo ray?: Cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) reaches 50–85 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Cuckoo ray?: Cuckoo ray is found between 20–650 m deep.
Is the Cuckoo ray dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Caution.
What is the conservation status of the Cuckoo ray?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Cuckoo ray?: Found in: East Atlantic, Mediterranean.

Other species in the family Rajidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 105876)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2419875)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia