Very common in maltese waters all year round. Colour can vary slightly according to the type of sea bottom. Normally between 3 inches and 11 inches long.

Very common in inshore waters. Very spiky to the touch. Colour can vary from reddish to brownish. Normally between 4 and 12 inches long.

Varies in colour between greyish and brownish. Normally found on weedy bottoms. Size can vary between 4 and 12 inches. Commonly found in inshore waters.

Colour is green or yellowish green. Again very common in inshore waters and size can vary between 4 and 12 inches.

Very frequent on sandy bottoms. Has got a poisonous black spiny ray as well as two transparent poisonous stings on the orbital line. Can grow up to 24 inches in length.

Frequently caught from sandy bottomed areas but can also be found on rocky bottoms. Quite common in Malta. Size varies between 6 and 14 inches

This species is very common in Malta. Can be caught all year round using fishing flies. Can vary in size between 10 and 24 inches.

Frequently found in Malta normally in shallow inland waters. Size can vary between 6 and 12 inches long. Very popular with shore fishermen.