numbray

Narke dipterygia

A weak swimmer buried in muddy estuaries

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
East Asia
West Asia
Medium
Tropical fish

The numbray or spottail sleeper ray (Narke dipterygia) is a species of electric ray in the family Narkidae. It may be found in shallow muddy estuaries or offshore depths. It is a weak swimmer that lies on the bottom, commonly buried.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Electric Rays
Family: Narkidae
Genus: Narke
Maximum length: 18 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Indo-West Pacific; Oman (Arabian Sea) to north-east Asia (China and Japan).
Conservation status: VUVulnerable

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