Brown Ray
Raja miraletus
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 17–462 m
- Max size: 63 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This ray glides over soft bottoms of the shelf and upper slope, taking all manner of bottom living animals and even fish scraps. It reaches about sixty centimetres, lays oblong horny egg cases, and pairs with a close embrace when it breeds.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Rajiformes › Rajidae › Raja
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 105886.
FAQ
- How deep does the Brown Ray live?
- The Brown Ray (Raja miraletus) is typically found at 17–462 m.
- Is the Brown Ray dangerous to divers?
- The Brown Ray is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Brown Ray get?
- The Brown Ray grows to about 63 cm.