Fairly rounded shaped ray with a thick tail. There are various different colours on the back ranging from dark brown to grey and yellowish, and in addition to this there are multiple thick dark lines (the undulating pattern gives this species its name) and white spots are also present. There can also be spines and spikes running down the central part of the body and tail.
Distribution
Predominantly in the warmer waters to the south and west of the British Isles
Feeds On
Fish, especially flatfish and crustaceans.
- Scientific name: Raja undulata
- Size: Up to 3ft and 25lbs. UK shore caught typically 2-6lbs.
- UK minimum size: 16inches/41cm from wingtip to wingtip
- UK shore caught record: 21lbs 4oz
