Species catalogue
Undulate ray
Order
Rajiformes
Family
Rajidae
Flattened dorsoventrally and rhomboidal in shape, with a long and slender tail ending in a sharp point. The head is wide and flattened, with a ventral mouth located on the underside of the body. The eyes are small and situated on the top of the head. The skin of the undulate ray is covered by a layer of dermal denticles, giving it a rough and textured feel. It has broad and triangular pectoral fins, and a well-developed caudal fin. Its colouration ranges from brown to grey, with a mottled pattern providing camouflage on the seabed. On the dorsal side, it may have darker spots and stripes, while the belly is usually lighter..
Characteristics
FAO code
RJU
RJU
Specie
Raja undulata
Raja undulata
Type
White fish
White fish
FAO Fishing Areas
- Área 27: Atlantic
- Área 34: Atlantic
- Area 37: Mediterranean and Black Sea
- Eastern Central.
- Northeast.
Fishing seasons
jan
feb
dec
International denominations
Germany
Rochen
France
Raie brunette
Portugal
Raia
United Kingdom
Undulate ray