Elat electric ray
📖 Overview
A benthic species found on outer continental shelf. Presumably feeds on soft bottom invertebrates such as polychaetes and crustaceans. Males reaches maturity at ca. 15 cm TL. Material rare; specimens from Gulf of Aden and Red Sea slightly differ .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Elat electric ray is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Elat electric ray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 160 m . Tropical; 28°N - 13°N, 34°E - 54°E Indian Ocean: Red Sea (Gulf of Aqaba) and Gulf of Aden.
🌿 Ecology
soft bottom invertebrates such as polychaetes and crustaceans
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Eilat Sleeper Ray · Elat Electric Ray |
| 🌍CES | narcina izraelská |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | täplätorkkurausku |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Raya Electrica de Elat |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heteronarce bentuvai | Baranes & Randall | 1989 | Synonym |
| Narcine bentuviai | Baranes & Randall | 1989 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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