Blind torpedo

Benthobatis marcida

Blind eyes above a powerful electric shock

Regional distribution
Marine fish
Atlantic Ocean
Central America and the Caribbean
North America
Other
Medium

Benthobatis marcida, the blind torpedo, is a species of electric ray most commonly found in the west–central area of the Atlantic Ocean. Like all electric rays, it can produce an electric shock that can be harmful to humans and other fish. It can grow up to 50 cm (20 in) long.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Electric Rays
Family: Narcinidae
Genus: Benthobatis
Maximum length: 50 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: other
Distribution: Western Central Atlantic. South Carolina, USA to northern Cuba.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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