Starry Ray - Raja radiata
The starry ray - Raja radiata - is a northern species at the southern end of its range around northern Britain. It is uncommon inshore, preferring deeper water where it preys on bottom living fish and crustaceans. Grows to a length of 75cms. The starry ray is often taken as by-catch in trawling. The wings will then be cut off and marketed as roker or quite incorrectly as skate (which is a species of ray in its own right). Now also known as Amblyraja radiata or Thorny Skate
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Starry Ray - Raja radiata
The starry ray - Raja radiata - is a northern species at the southern end of its range around northern Britain. It is uncommon inshore, preferring deeper water where it preys on bottom living fish and crustaceans. Grows to a length of 75cms. The starry ray is often taken as by-catch in trawling. The wings will then be cut off and marketed as roker or quite incorrectly as skate (which is a species of ray in its own right). Now also known as Amblyraja radiata or Thorny Skate
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North Sea - St. Abbs Marine Reserve
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Starry Ray - Raja radiata
The starry ray - Raja radiata - is a northern species at the southern end of its range around northern Britain. It is uncommon inshore, preferring deeper water where it preys on bottom living fish and crustaceans. Grows to a length of 75cms. The starry ray is often taken as by-catch in trawling. The wings will then be cut off and marketed as roker or quite incorrectly as skate (which is a species of ray in its own right). Now also known as Amblyraja radiata or Thorny Skate
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North Sea - St. Abbs Marine Reserve
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