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Species catalogue
Thornback ray
Order
Rajiformes
Family
Rajidae
Medium-sized cartilaginous fish. Short face. A row of large and small stingers from behind the eyes to the first dorsal fin. Tail with a row of large stingers on each side of the central row. Dorsal face completely covered with stings of various sizes. Grayish or brown on the dorsal side, with numerous irregular dark spots. Tail with dark and clear transverse bands. White ventral face. Up to 1 m in length.
Characteristics
FAO code
RJC
RJC
Specie
Gangiei-no-rui
Gangiei-no-rui
Type
White fish
White fish
FAO Fishing Areas
- Area 27: the Northeastern part of the Atlantic Ocean
- Area 34: the Eastern Central part of the Atlantic Ocean
- Area 37: the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea
- Area 51: the Western part of the Indian Ocean
Fishing seasons
jan
feb
mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
International denominations
Germany
Nagelrochen
France
Raie bouclée
Italy
Razza chiodata
Portugal
Raia pinta
United Kingdom
Thornback ray
Japan
Gangiei-no-rui
Fishing areas
