[3][4] The Spotted ray is found in the Atlantic Ocean from the Irish Sea to Morocco and in the Mediterranean as well.

Its maximum length is 80 cm (2.6 ft), making it one of the smallest skates.

[6] The spotted ray buries itself in sand to ambush prey and avoid predators.

[7][8] Spotted rays are oviparous with eggs laid in summer.

The pups hatch fully formed, about 11.5 cm (4.5 in) long, after 5 or 6 months.