Krefft's Blind Numbfish
📖 Overview
Deep water species on the continental slope. Feeds on worms, isopods and amphipods. The late-term embryos seem to gestate in a combined uterine/cloacal chamber. Produces up to 2 pups during each pregnancy. Maturity size of males at ca. 15 cm TL, females at 20 cm TL; birth size at ca. 10 cm TL. It is reported to be locally abundant as many individuals have been collected together in a single trawl .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Krefft's Blind Numbfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Krefft's Blind Numbfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Krefft's Blind Numbfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
There are indications that this species is ovovivipar .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 420 - 527 m . Deep-water; 20°S - 45°S, 55°W - 40°W Southwest Atlantic: off southern Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
worms, isopods and amphipods
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Brazilian Blind Electric Ray · Brazilian Blind Ray · Krefft's Blind Numbfish |
| 🌍CES | narcina Krefftova |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Arraia Cega |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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