description Shagreen Ray Overview
The shagreen ray, or shagreen skate, is the species Leucoraja fullonica, a member of the skate family Rajidae. It inhabits the northeastern Atlantic from northern European waters toward Morocco and also occurs in parts of the western Mediterranean, generally on the seabed from tens to several hundred metres deep. Its name refers to the rough, shagreen-like texture produced by dense denticles on much of the upper surface.
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What is the scientific name of the shagreen ray?
The shagreen ray is Leucoraja fullonica, also commonly called the shagreen skate. It belongs to Rajidae, the skate family, rather than the stingray family.
Where does the shagreen ray live?
It occurs in the northeastern Atlantic, from northern European waters toward Morocco, and also in parts of the western Mediterranean. It is generally a seabed species found in marine habitats rather than in freshwater.
Why is it called a shagreen ray?
The name refers to its rough, sandpaper-like skin texture, known as shagreen. That texture comes from the tiny tooth-like structures covering the skin of many skates and rays.
Is Leucoraja fullonica a true stingray?
No. It is a skate in the family Rajidae, with a broad flattened body and a bottom-dwelling lifestyle. The common name includes ray, but its classification separates it from stingrays such as species in Dasyatidae.
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