Undulate Ray (Raja undulata)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Raja undulata
- Common name
- Undulate Ray
- Category
- Fish
- Family
- Rajidae
- Genus
- Raja
- Size
- 40–90 cm
- Depth
- 10–100 m
- IUCN status
- Data deficient (DD)
- Danger level
- Caution
- Habitats
- sandy-bottom, rocky-reef
- Behaviours
- benthic, solitary
- Ocean zones
- East Atlantic, Mediterranean
Description
Coastal ray (40-90 cm) brown-grey with undulating pattern. Shallow coastal benthic habitat (10-100 m) Northeast Atlantic, Mediterranean. Conservation: data deficient. Diving: coast.
Photo of Undulate Ray
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the Undulate Ray?
- Undulate Ray (Raja undulata) reaches 40–90 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the Undulate Ray?
- Undulate Ray is found between 10–100 m deep.
- Is the Undulate Ray dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Caution.
- What is the conservation status of the Undulate Ray?
- IUCN status: Data deficient (DD).
- Where can you find the Undulate Ray?
- Found in: East Atlantic, Mediterranean.
Other species in the genus Raja
- Raja brachyura - Blonde ray
- Raja microocellata - Small-eyed ray
- Raja clavata - Thornback ray
- Raja montagui - Spotted Ray
Other species in the family Rajidae
- Leucoraja naevus - Cuckoo ray
- Dipturus batis - Common skate
- Dipturus oxyrinchus - Longnose skate
- Amblyraja radiata - Starry ray
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 105891)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5216046)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia