102 FISHES. 



i8. Raja maculata Z. Homelyn Ray. 



19. 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 Rajidse occurring on the coast 

 (Rep. Brit. Ass., 1844). 



20. Raja clrcularis Couch. Sandy Ray. 



Resident, only reported from three localities. Mentioned as 

 abundant in Bridlington Bay, frequently met with at 

 Scarborough, and once at Whitby. 



21. Raja batis L. 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.). 



22. Raja marginata Lacep. Bordered Ray. 



23. Raja lintea Fries. Sharp-nosed Ray. 



Resident, taken not uncommonly off Whitby and in the 

 North Sea. 



24. Raja fullonica L. 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. 



25. Raja vomer Fries. 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 in 

 the North Sea. 



