Undulate ray
A species of Ocellate skates, Also known as Painted ray Scientific name : Raja undulata Genus : Ocellate skates
Undulate ray, A species of Ocellate skates
Also known as:
Painted ray
Botanical name: Raja undulata
Genus: Ocellate skates
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Description
Description
The undulate ray features a disc-shaped body, triangular in the front and near-circular in the rear, and dermal denticles developed as spines for protection. Median spines are scattered in adults, regular on young. The males have one lateral row each side, whereas the females have three. The eyes are medium-sized and followed by spiracles. The mouth is on the ventral surface and is slightly arched, followed by the five pairs of small gill slits. Tail is as long as body, and has two well separated dorsal fins near its end, usually with two spines between them. The colouring of the dorsal surface varies from light brown to citrine or grey, with darker waved bands and numerous small white patches. Snout and margins are frequently clearer with dark spots. The underside is creamy-white with a greyish margin. It typically weighs about 10 lb (4.5 kg), but can reach to as much as 22.13 lb (10.04 kg) and 100 cm (39 in) in length.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Sharks and rays Order
Skates and relatives Family
Skates Genus
Ocellate skates Species
Undulate ray