Undulate Ray Raja undulata

The Undulate Ray (Raja undulata) is a beautifully patterned ray of inshore and coastal sandy and mixed ground, its distinctive wavy line markings making it one of the more readily identified British rays. It is largely confined to the southern English coast and English Channel, and in the North Sea, its range extends into the southern areas – placing Suffolk’s offshore waters towards the northern edge of its regular occurrence. The species is listed as endangered in European waters following decades of fishing pressure, and catches have declined substantially. Any record from Suffolk waters is of note and contributes to the understanding of this species’ current range. Image: © Xaime Beiro, Naturalist.

Find out more: Suffolk Wildlife Trust, iNaturalist, Marine Life Information Centre