Raja binoculata

Rays

  • Big skate
  • Raie géante à deux yeux
  • Raya bruja gigante

Distribution

    Environment and movement of the diurnal species

    • The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
    • The species is generally motionless in its environment
    • The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
    • The species can be found between 3 and 800 Meters.
    • Uncommon Species
    • Hides in the sand.

    General behaviour of the species

    • Species generally solitary
    • Hides in the sand.
    • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

    General characteristics of the species

    • Maximum size : 240 cm
    • Maximum age known : 26 year(s)
    • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
    • Diet : Mollusks - Shrimps - Fishes
    • The animal changes colour like a chameleon

    Relationship with humans

    • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
    • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
      • -Sport or local fishing