description Sandy Ray Overview
The sandy ray, Leucoraja circularis, is a skate in the family Rajidae that lives on the seabed of the northeastern Atlantic and adjacent waters. Records place it from Iceland and northern Europe to northwest Africa, with additional occurrence in the Mediterranean; reported depth limits extend from about 10 to 800 metres. It has a short snout, rounded disc tips, a spine-covered upper surface, and can reach roughly 1.2 metres in total length. It is a benthic species associated with sandy bottoms.
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What is the scientific name of the sandy ray?
The sandy ray is Leucoraja circularis. It is a skate in the family Rajidae.
Where does the sandy ray live?
Its range covers the northeastern Atlantic and nearby waters, from Iceland and northern Europe to northwest Africa. It has also been recorded in the Mediterranean.
Does the sandy ray live on the seabed?
Yes. Leucoraja circularis is a seabed-dwelling skate associated with marine bottom habitats.
How deep can the sandy ray be found?
The species is reported across a range of marine depths rather than only in shallow coastal water. Its known distribution includes the northeastern Atlantic, northwest Africa, and the Mediterranean.
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