Raja radula is a benthic species native to the Mediterranean Sea. Some Atlantic records are probably misidentifications of Leucoraja naevus See more

Rays usually present a swimming mode, where the thrust generation involves the passing of undulatory waves (from anterior to posterior) along with the enlarged pectoral fins. However, this species presents a particular locomotion behavior: pelvic fin … See more

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• Photos of Raja radula on Sealife Collection See more

This species seems to have short periods where they search for food and rapid digestion. Their diet consists mainly of benthic animals, such as crustaceans, teleosts, and … See more

Like many other rays, R. radula presents an oviparous reproduction strategy, meaning that parents produce offspring by laying eggs. The eggs have a case of 5.1 to 5.7 cm long. The embryos hatch in about 4 months. This species reproduces throughout the … See more

The Mediterranean sea is subject to many pressures that endanger its biodiversity, particularly by urbanization and overexploitation. Like other elasmobranch species, Raja radula represents an important catch in the Mediterranean sea even if this species … See more