Starry Ray
Amblyraja radiata
The starry ray is a medium-sized skate found in cold northern Atlantic waters, characterized by rows of star-like thorny spines along its back and tail. It has a diamond-shaped body with a pointed snout and feeds primarily on bottom-dwelling invertebrates and small fish.
Starry Ray at a glance
- Scientific name
- Amblyraja radiata
- Typical size
- 12-24 inches, 1-4 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Sharks and rays
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Legendary
Habitat
Starry rays inhabit sandy and muddy bottoms in depths from shallow coastal waters to over 2,000 feet deep, primarily in subarctic and temperate North Atlantic regions. They are typically caught incidentally by bottom fishermen targeting other species and are not commonly pursued as a sport fish. Found along the northeastern U.S. coast but not in Florida waters.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a starry ray through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksStarry Ray questions people ask
Starry Ray is Amblyraja radiata.
A typical starry ray runs 12-24 inches, 1-4 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every starry ray you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Starry rays inhabit sandy and muddy bottoms in depths from shallow coastal waters to over 2,000 feet deep, primarily in subarctic and temperate North Atlantic regions. They are typically caught incidentally by bottom fishermen targeting other species and are not commonly pursued as a sport fish. Found along the northeastern U.S. coast but not in Florida waters. It is a salt water species, filed under sharks and rays in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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