Raja clavata shares its general body shape with all rays in that it is a flattened, disc shape with broad pectoral fins connected to the head and body with triangular pelvic fins at the base of the body. Raja clavata has a long, narrow tail that is roughly equivalent to the length of the body.
Apparently a common species in many bays in southern California but it is often in turbid inshore water where photography is difficult. Try hunting in shallow bays just beyond the surf line for the best chance at sightings.
A short-snouted ray with typical diamond shape and sharply angled pectoral fins approaching 90 degrees. The colour is variable, usually a mottled, blotchy brown to grey, with numerous small dark spots and yellowish patches.
Raja clavata shares its general body shape with all rays in that it is a flattened, disc shape with broad pectoral fins connected to the head and body with triangular pelvic fins at the base of the body. Raja clavata has a long, narrow tail that is roughly equivalent to the length of the body.
Apparently a common species in many bays in southern California but it is often in turbid inshore water where photography is difficult. Try hunting in shallow bays just beyond the surf line for the best chance at sightings.
A short-snouted ray with typical diamond shape and sharply angled pectoral fins approaching 90 degrees. The colour is variable, usually a mottled, blotchy brown to grey, with numerous small dark spots and yellowish patches.
