Clearnose Skate

Raja eglanteria

The skates and rays are close relatives of sharks. Skates lay eggs in rectangular cases with tendrils at each corner. These often wash up on beaches and are known as "mermaids' purses."

Look For : A ray with dark bars on upper side. Small, narrow tail fin.

Length : Width of disk: 18".

Habitat : Shallow coastal waters.

Range : New York to Florida.