Alpharaia (subgenus of Raja) Leigh-Sharpe [W. H.] 1924:567, 568 Fem. Raja circularis Couch 1838. Type by original designation (also monotypic). As a "pseudogenus" of Raia [=Raja]. Not available [Art. 1.3.5], used as an artificial category (see Leigh-Sharpe 1928 [ref. 6152]). •In the synonymy of Raja Linnaeus 1758. Current status: Synonym of Raja Linnaeus 1758. Rajidae.