How big is the Small-eyed ray?

Small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) reaches 50–90 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Small-eyed ray?

Small-eyed ray is found between 10–150 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Small-eyed ray?

IUCN status: Near threatened (NT).

Where can you find the Small-eyed ray?

Found in: East Atlantic, Mediterranean.

Small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata)

Key facts

Scientific name: Raja microocellata
Common name: Small-eyed ray
Category: Fish
Family: Rajidae
Genus: Raja
Size: 50–90 cm
Depth: 10–150 m
IUCN status: Near threatened (NT)
Danger level: Caution
Habitats: sand
Behaviours: solitary
Ocean zones: East Atlantic, Mediterranean

Description

Raja microocellata reaches 90 cm. Ray (Rajidae) Northeast temperate Atlantic mainly Brittany, UK and Bay of Biscay. Flat yellow-brown to green-brown body with distinctive small dorsal ocelli (dark rings with pale center, hence microocellata). Lives from 10 to 150 m on coastal sand and soft bottoms. Listed NT by IUCN. Moderate commercial fishery (small-eyed ray). Wide-angle photo subject of Brittany and UK dives.

Photo of Small-eyed ray

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Small-eyed ray?: Small-eyed ray (Raja microocellata) reaches 50–90 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Small-eyed ray?: Small-eyed ray is found between 10–150 m deep.
Is the Small-eyed ray dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Caution.
What is the conservation status of the Small-eyed ray?: IUCN status: Near threatened (NT).
Where can you find the Small-eyed ray?: Found in: East Atlantic, Mediterranean.

Other species in the genus Raja

Other species in the family Rajidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 105885)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5216051)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia