Fish

Cuckoo Ray

B tier

Cuckoo ray (Leucoraja naevus) is a smaller patterned ray with eyespots on the wings—sweet meat in modest portions, good for pan-frying and traditional coastal cookery. Texture matches other edible rays: striated, tender when timed right. Less famous than thornback but perfectly valid on a skate-style plate. Often mixed in ray landings; species-aware kitchens can celebrate it on specials. Handle gently—thin wings overcook fast.