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Leucoraja fullonica, or Shagreen Ray
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Leucoraja fullonica, or Shagreen Ray
Leucoraja fullonica, or Shagreen Ray, also known as Rough Flapper, French Ray and Dun Cow. Date: 1862
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1862 Fishes Flapper Flat Raia Raja Rajidae Rough Skate Species Tail 1860s Shagreen
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This image showcases the Leucoraja fullonica, or Shagreen Ray, a fascinating marine species of the skate family (Rajidae), captured in its natural habitat during the Victorian era. Dated back to 1862, this photograph offers a glimpse into the rich biodiversity of the marine world that existed over a century ago. The Shagreen Ray, also known as the Rough Flapper, French Ray, and Dun Cow, is a flat, disc-shaped fish that can be found in the Atlantic and Mediterranean Seas. With a distinctive rough texture on its back, this ray is well-adapted to the seafloor, using its unique tail to maneuver through the sand and gravel. Measuring up to 1.2 meters in width, the Shagreen Ray is a relatively large species of ray. Its coloration varies from light brown to dark gray, with white spots and blotches scattered across its body. This camouflage helps the ray blend in with the sandy seafloor, providing an effective defense against predators. The Shagreen Ray plays an essential role in the marine ecosystem as both a predator and prey. Its diet consists primarily of crustaceans, mollusks, and small fish. In turn, it serves as food for larger marine animals, such as sharks and larger rays. This historical photograph not only showcases the beauty and intrigue of the Shagreen Ray but also provides a window into the past, allowing us to appreciate the natural world as it was over a century ago. The image is a testament to the importance of documenting and preserving the natural history of our planet.
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