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FISHES. 
Raja maculata Z. Homelyn Ray. 
Raja radiata Donov. Starry Ray. 
The only evidence for the inclusion of this species in the 
Yorkshire fauna is its enumeration by Meynell in his list as 
one of the rarest of the Rajidee occurring on the coast 
(Rep. Brit. Ass., 1844). 
Raja circularis Couch. Sandy Ray. 
Resident, only reported from three localities. Mentioned as 
abundant in Bridlington Bay, frequently met with at 
Scarborough, and once at Whitby. 
Raja batis Z. Common Skate. 
Resident, abundant. Mr. Bailey considers that off Flam- 
borough they have decreased in number. One mentioned 
by Mr. Cordeaux, measuring seven feet two inches in length 
and five feet eight inches across, weighed fifteen stones. 
The variety intermedia, or Flapper Skate, has once 
or twice occurred at Whitby (Stephenson, MS.). 
Raja marginata Zacép. Bordered Ray. 
Raja lintea 77es. Sharp-nosed Ray. 
Resident, taken not uncommonly off Whitby and in the 
North Sea. 
Raja fullonica Z. Shagreen Ray. 
Resident, but only occasionally caught. Pennant’s record of 
the occurrence of one at Scarborough has been copied by 
most subsequent writers, and also his statement that the 
fishermen there call it ‘Whitehause.’ Was formerly taken 
in the stake-nets near Bridlington ; and has of late years 
been caught at Whitby, where it is known as the ‘ French 
Ray,’ a name also in vogue at Grimsby. 
Raja vomer /7ies. Long-nosed Skate. 
Resident, occasionally met with near Scarborough, and has 
been caught at Whitby. In the stake-nets near Bridlington, 
two were caught some years ago. Reported as common m 
the North Sea. 
