Raja radula is a benthic species native to the Mediterranean Sea. Some Atlantic records are probably misidentifications of Leucoraja naevus and/or Raja africana and need to be clarified. This species inhabits coastal … Meer weergeven

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 … Meer weergeven

• List of threatened rays
• List of cartilaginous fish § Superorder Batoidea Meer weergeven

This species seems to have short periods where they search for food and rapid digestion. Their diet consists mainly of benthic … Meer weergeven

Like many other rays, R. radula presents an oviparous reproduction strategy, meaning that parents produce offspring by laying eggs. … Meer weergeven

The Mediterranean sea is subject to many pressures that endanger its biodiversity, particularly by urbanization and overexploitation. … Meer weergeven

• Photos of Raja radula on Sealife Collection Meer weergeven