This cutie is called the thornback ray or also known as Raja clavata, or thornback skate, and is a species of ray fish in the family Rajidae.
Like all rays, the thornback ray has a flattened body with broad, wing-like pectoral fins. The body is kite-shaped with a long, thorny tail. The back is covered in numerous thorny spines, as is the underside in older females. Adult fish can grow to 1 meter (3.3 ft.) in length, although most are less than 85 centimeters (33 in). This ray can weigh from 4.5 to 8.75 lb. (2 to 4 kg).
Their colors vary from light brown to grey with darker blotches and numerous small darker spots and yellow patches. Sometimes the yellow patches are surrounded by small dark spots. The underside is creamy-white with a greyish margin. When threatened they can appear black.
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