Narcinidae - Wikipedia
WEBDescription. Biology and ecology. Genera. References. Narcinidae, or numbfishes, are a family of electric rays (order Torpediniformes ). [1] . They are bottom-dwelling cartilaginous fishes with large, rounded pectoral fin discs and long tails.
Coffin ray - Wikipedia
WEBHypnos monopterygius, also known as the coffin ray or Australian numbfish, is a species of electric ray endemic to Australia, where it is common in inshore waters shallower than 80 m (260 ft). It is the sole member of its genus Hypnos, and family Hypnidae. This small species typically reaches 40 cm (16 in) in length.
Tasmanian numbfish - Wikipedia
WEBThe Tasmanian numbfish (Narcine tasmaniensis) is a species of electric ray in the family Narcinidae. Endemic to southeastern Australia , this common ray inhabits shallow continental shelf waters in the southern portion of its range and deeper continental slope waters in the northern portion of its range.
Numbfish | Natural Atlas
WEBNumbfish. Narcinidae (family) On the Web. On Wikipedia. Narcinidae, or numbfishes, are a family of electric rays (order Torpediniformes). They are bottom-dwelling cartilaginous fishes with large, rounded pectoral fin discs and long tails.
Narcinidae - numbfishes | Wildlife Journal Junior - New …
WEBThere are 26 species in this family. They are found in shallow waters in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. They have large round pectoral fins and a rounded head that make their bodies look circular. They have well-developed caudal and dorsal fins. Numbfishes are sometimes called electric rays.
Tasmanian Numbfish, Narcine tasmaniensis Richardson, 1841
WEBIntroduction. The Tasmainian Numbfish is an endemic species that lacks markings on the disc. Identification. The Tasmanian Numbfish is yellowish to brown, without markings on the dorsal surface.
Numbfishes (Narcinidae) | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
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Coffin Ray | Natural Atlas
WEBGreatly enlarged pectoral fins and an extremely short tail, coupled with diminutive dorsal and caudal fins all concentrated towards the rear, give the coffin ray a distinctive pear-like shape. It is a varying shade of brown in color above, and has tiny eyes and a large, highly distensible mouth.
numbfishes - Encyclopedia of Life
WEBNarcinidae (Numbfishes) is a family of electric rays. EOL has data for 31 attributes, including: Body symmetry. bilaterally symmetric. auditory system. otoliths. cellularity. multicellular. habitat.
Coffin Ray, Hypnos monopterygius (Shaw & Nodder 1795)
WEBThe Coffin Ray is shaped like two discs. The head and pectoral fins form a large disc, while a second smaller disc is formed by the pelvic fins. Located on the second disc are two small dorsal fins, immediately followed by a similar-looking caudal fin. The species can vary from grey or light brown through to black.
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