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Fish
Rays
Rays · Batomorphi
Rays glide almost silently over the seabed and surprise you with perfect camouflage and elegant movements in shallow water.
Fact file
- Size
- Depending on the species, between 30 cm and 6 m in span, some weigh over 200 kg
- Males and females
- Males have claspers on the pelvic fins, females do not
- Sounds
- Silent, does not make any sounds
- Diet
- Eats worms, crustaceans, mussels and small fish from the seabed
- Offspring
- Lays eggs or gives birth to live young, which are independent after a few months
How to identify Rays
The ray is striking for its flattened, disc-shaped body. The pectoral fins are large and spread wide, making the body look like a pair of wings. The head is seamlessly embedded in the body and the eyes are often positioned on top of the back.
Colouring and patterns vary greatly. Many rays show sandy, grey-brown or olive-green tones to camouflage themselves on the seabed. Some species have distinct spots or patterns. The tail is whip-like and, depending on the species, can be armed with spines.
More in the app
With Wildful Stories+ you also get in the app:
- general viewing tips
- 4 places where you can see Rays
Where Rays live
Discover Rays on your trip.
The app shows you where and when to see wildlife along your route.
