Sandy rayThe sandy ray or sandy skate is a species of ray in the family Rajidae.DescriptionIt maximum length is, typical adults measuring. It has a short snout with a spinulose reddish-brown dorsal surface, a tail only slightly longer than body, and a white underside. A distinctive feature is the 4–6 creamy-coloured spots on each wing.HabitatThe sandy ray lives in the demersal zone of the offshore waters of Western Europe and the Mediterranean Sea, at depths between and. According to the FAO this species should be considered extinct in Mediterranean Sea, but recent records contradict this view.BehaviourThe sandy ray lays its eggs between August and November and feeds on benthic invertebrates and small bony fish.