Raja clavata

angielskiSub-rhomboid in shape with pointed wing-tips; disc-width 1,25 to 1,36 times in its length, its length 1,70 to 1,83 times in total length. Short rostrum, rounded at his extremity; pectoral fins with clear angles on lateral side; triangular pelvic fins (Ref. 39246). Dorsally prickly; large females also prickly throughout their ventral surface; juveniles and large males prickly along the margins of their discs and the underside of their snout. 30-50 thorns form a median row from the nape to the first dorsal fin; additional large 'buckler' thorns with swollen bases scattered on upper surface of disc in adults (Ref. 3167). Coloration is highly variable, with the dorsal surface having all shades of brown with dark and light spots and blotches; ventral surface white (Ref. 3167, 58137).

• Raja capensis Müller & Henle, 1841
• Raja bonaespeiensis Fowler, 1910
• Raja pontica Pallas, 1914
• Raja aspera Risso, 1810
• Raia rubus Bloch, 1784
• Hieroptera abredonensis Fleming, 1841
• Raia aspera Risso, 1810
• Raia rhizacanthus Regan, 1906
• Raja leiobatos Gronow, 1854
• Cephaleutherus maculatus Rafinesque, 1810
• Raja rubus Bloch, 1784