Species guide
How to catch Mediterranean starry ray
Raja asterias
saltwaterRajidae
The Mediterranean starry ray is a small ray species found in Atlantic and Mediterranean inshore waters. It has a distinctive starry pattern on its body. This ray feeds on a variety of animals living on the sea floor.
Where they live
Found in shallow to deep inshore saltwater habitats of the Atlantic and Mediterranean, often near the bottom.
Typical size
Up to about 75 cm
What they eat
- benthic animals
- bottom-dwelling invertebrates
Best baits
- pieces of squid
- mollusks
- small crabs
Best lures
- soft plastic jigs mimicking crustaceans
- bottom bouncers
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- bait fishing
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