Thornback Ray
Raja clavata
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 5–1020 m
- Max size: 1.1 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: NT
The thornback ray works mud, sand and gravel bottoms from shallow coastal waters down past 1,000 m, most often between ten and sixty metres. A nocturnal hunter reaching over a metre across, it takes all kinds of bottom living prey and is listed as near threatened.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Rajiformes › Rajidae › Raja
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 105883.
FAQ
- How deep does the Thornback Ray live?
- The Thornback Ray (Raja clavata) is typically found at 5–1020 m.
- Is the Thornback Ray dangerous to divers?
- The Thornback Ray is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Thornback Ray get?
- The Thornback Ray grows to about 1.1 m.