APHOTOMARINE

An educational resource dedicated mainly to the photography
and diversity of marine life that can be found in coastal waters
and intertidal areas of Great Britain and Ireland by David Fenwick.

A-P-H-O-T-O Wildlife Stock Image Library
Raja clavata Linnaeus, 1758 - Thornback ray or Roker (Seafish images)
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Thornback ray / Roker
Raja clavata
- dorsal view 1

Thornback ray / Roker
Raja clavata
- dorsal view 2

Thornback ray / Roker
Raja clavata
- dorsal surface 1

Thornback ray / Roker
Raja clavata
- dorsal surface 2

Above images taken at the Newlyn fish auction, Newlyn Harbour, Cornwall. 07.09.15.

Thornback ray / Roker
Raja clavata
- egg case / mermaid's purse 1

Thornback ray / Roker
Raja clavata
- juvenile in aquarium 1

Egg case found on beach between Prawle and Start Point, Devon. 27.04.06.

Scientific and European Names:
Raja clavata, Thornback ray, Roker, Stekelrog, Nagelroche, Raie bouclee.

Raja clavata Thornback Ray or Roker Skates and Rays Seafish Images
The main objective of this website is in furthering environmental awareness and education through the medium of photography. To increase awareness and access to the wildlife of the region and help
people find and identify it. Sometimes the difference between species is obvious but many species can only be determined by observing microscopic characteristics that are specific to any one species.