Thornback ray Raja clavata A short snouted ray with sharp disc corners forming approximately right angles. This is the most common species in UK waters. Adult usually have large spines with swollen bases on back and sometimes underside. Colour: mottled grey, fawn also can have marbled effect of yellowish brown. Almost always has barred pattern on tail underside white. This photograph was taken at Kenmore point on the north side of loch fyne.

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Picture by John Nicolson