Like all rays, the blonde ray has a flattened body with broad, wing-like pectoral fins. The body is kite-shaped with a short … See more

Blonde rays are considered bottom dwelling species that like more sandy and muddy areas. As with many elasmobranch species, shallower coastal waters are used as nursery areas leading to a greater number of r… See more

The diet of a blond ray consist of cephalopods, small bony fish and shrimp. Crangon crangon are a common prey in the rays diet. Both juvenile and adult rays feed on indiscriminate shrimps, prawns and crustaceans… See more

Oviparous, with embryos feeding only on yolk. Blonde rays reaches sexual maturity at 85–92 cm in length, which corresponds to ~8–10 years of age. The females tend to lay their eggs during the months of February a… See more

The blonde ray matures in stages. These stages for males include juvenile, adolescent, adult mature and adult running. For females, the stages are different due to female rays laying eggs. The maturity phases for … See more

Blonde rays are currently fished for human consumption, with a record weight of 37 lb (17 kg) recorded in Cobh, Ireland in 2008. Skates (Rajidae) are often considered vulnerable to overfishing because they are long-lived, … See more