Spotted ray
What to check for
Location
Southern Celtic Seas
Technical location
Atlantic, Northeast, Bristol Channel, Celtic Sea (North), Celtic Sea (South), English Channel (West), Irish Sea
Caught by
Bottom trawl (beam)
Rating summary
For more information about this rating please visit: http://www.cornwallgoodseafoodguide.org.uk/fish-guide/spotted-ray.php
Technical consultation summary
ICES data show biomass is above trigger, but still a low data species so used route 2. There is no concern for biomass but there is concern for fishing pressure and resilience of species is low. Spotted rays are managed through the combined total allowable catch which means the species cannot be managed properly. It is also very difficult to differentiate from blonde rays which increases likelihood of misidentification. Vulnerability to fishing from Fishbase is 57/100, categorized as ‘high’. IUCN classed as least concern and populations as stable when last assessed in 2007. Landings to Cornwall stable ~45t p/year. For more information about this rating please visit: http://www.cornwallgoodseafoodguide.org.uk/fish-guide/spotted-ray.php
