Ornate numbfish

Narcinops ornatus

Benthic ray on northern Australian shelves

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Medium
Tropical fish

The ornate numbfish (Narcinops ornatus) is a species of electric ray within the family Narcinidae. It is endemic to northern Australia, inhabiting waters in the Timor and Arafura Seas near Cape Londonderry, The Kimberley, Western Australia, and the western side of Cape York. It is a benthic species, found on continental shelves at depths of 48 to 132 metres (160 to 430 ft) below sea level.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Electric Rays
Family: Narcinidae
Genus: Narcinops
Water type: Marine