Thornback Ray

Very brief shot of a juvenile Thornback Ray moving across the sandy seabed, almost camouflaged.

  • Image ID 56096117
  • Production Year 2018
  • Length 00:00:03
  • Production Company Hydro Motion Media
  • ResolutionHD
  • FormatMP4
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Synopsis

Recognised by its blotchy brown or grey back and collection of 'thorns' on its back and tail, the Thornback Ray (Raja clavata) is found in the Atlantic, Mediterranean and Black Seas, and is the most commonly encountered ray around the British Isles. They are is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.


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Hydro Motion Media