Ray

Bait - prawn, squid, sand eel, mackerel, crab

Method - weighted hook

Good places to catch thorn back ray in Cornwall are Polzeath, Rock, Penzance area

Identification

Diamond shaped body with thin tail. Brown colour on top with white, black and light brown dots. Underside is white. Has a barred pattern on the tail. Care should be taken when handling as there are spines on the tail.

Length

Length is 30-40cm

Breeding Time

Summer

Latin Names

Order - Hypotremata

Latin Name - raja calvata

Family - Rajidae

Habitat

Ray can be found anywhere on the bottom, however they prefer mud and sand. There are many species of ray and they are all similar in their habitat.

Suggested Cooking Methods & Recipes

Ray are a great eating fish