onefin electric ray

Narke capensis

Round disc and muscular tail in sandy bays

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Atlantic Ocean
Africa
Other
Medium
Tropical fish

The onefin electric ray or Cape numbfish (Narke capensis) is a common but little-known species of electric ray in the family Narkidae, native to South Africa and Namibia. It is a benthic fish found in shallow coastal bays over sandy or muddy bottoms. This small species reaches 38 cm (15 in) in length, and has a nearly circular pectoral fin disc and a short, muscular tail that supports a large caudal fin.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Electric Rays
Family: Narkidae
Genus: Narke
Maximum length: 38 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: other
Distribution: Southeast Atlantic: Cape of Good Hope to central Natal, South Africa. Possibly occurring in Namibia, Mozambique and Madagascar (Ref. 5578 , Ref. 114953 ).
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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