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Thornback Ray - Raja clavata

Capsule:

Looks like home-made ravioli when the horns are discounted.

Almost as wide as long resulting in a relatively fat, ‘square’ capsule.

Capsule Size:

Approximately 50-90mm long x 34-68mm wide excluding horns (when soaked).

Horns (when present):

Of equal length to one another; more than half the length of the capsule, but never longer than capsule.

Lateral keels:

Relatively deep compared to other eggcase species, up to 10mm deep (when intact).

Fields:

Present at both ends of capsule.

Deep.

Characteristic features:

Extremely deep lateral keels (when intact).

A relatively fat, ‘square’ capsule when compared to other species of eggcase.

Similar Eggcases:

Blonde Ray

Raja Brachyura

Spotted Ray

Raja montagui

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