Amblyraja radiata

Thorny skate | Raie épineuse | TSN Code 564149

Global

• Species reported during the annual bottom trawl fish abundance surveys (DFO)
• Species harvested within the marine area covered in this guide (Fisheries Management Branch, Fisheries and Oceans Canada)

Specific to the species

• Body roughly diamond-shaped; short tail
• Colour : uniform brown, with occasional dark spots
• Very large, well-spaced thorns (may appear eroded in large specimens)

Observation(s)

• Total catch in number: 9560
• Total catch in weight (kg): 4716
• Maximum length of sampled individuals (mm): 635
• Minimum length of sampled individuals (mm): 104
• Mean length of sampled individuals (mm): 298
• Occurrence, 1-100 m depth (no of stations) : 53
• Occurrence, 101-200 m depth (no of stations): 148
• Occurrence, 201-300 m depth (no of stations): 254
• Occurrence, >300 m depth (no of stations): 246

Possible confusion with:

Group(s) of species

• Skates with markings

This species is part of the following group(s):

• Skates
• Skates with markings

Useful link(s)

• Landings