Alternative names: Pata-roxa, Scyliorhinus canicula, sandy dogfish, lesser-spotted dogfish, Rough-hound, Morgay
This type of fish is widespread from the Norwegian and British coasts to the Mediterranean waters, preferring sandy or muddy bottoms from shallow depths and up to 400 meters.
Its typical length is between 37 and 49 centimeters and it usually weighs a bit over 2 kilograms.
Their grey-brown bodies with dark brown spots are slender and their heads are blunt. It has two dorsal fins towards the tail end. The underside of the animal has a lighter colour.