Small-eyed Ray and Similar Species
Malairaja microocellata
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Open the appSeveral fish can be confused with Small-eyed Ray. Here are the key differences.
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Thornback Ray (Raja clavata)
Raja clavata
Key differences: Possesses numerous large, prominent thorns on both the dorsal and ventral surfaces, especially along the midline and margins of the disc. Eyes are proportionally larger.
Spotted Ray (Raja montagui)
Raja montagui
Key differences: Characterized by numerous distinct dark spots on the dorsal surface. Eyes are proportionally larger, and it typically has a row of thorns along the midline of the tail.
Cuckoo Ray (Leucoraja naevus)
Leucoraja naevus
Key differences: Distinguished by a prominent ocellated spot (eye-spot) on each pectoral fin. Eyes are proportionally larger, and it has a more pointed snout.
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