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West Sussex Ranger

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Starry Skate - Amblyraja radiata

Capsule:

Both sides very textured, like stiff velvet.

One side of capsule may have ridges running from side to side giving an impression of a wash board.

Capsule Size:

Approximately 34-89mm long x 23-68mm wide excluding horns (when soaked).

Horns (when present):

Horns of approximately equal length to one another.

About two thirds length of capsule.

Lateral keels:

Present, up to 5mm wide.

Fields:

Very shallow between distal horns.

Up to 6-7mm deep between proximal horns.

Characteristic features:

May be confused with the eggcases of Thornback Ray, but the strongly textured capsule sets it apart.

Similar Eggcases:

Thornback Ray

Raja clavata

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