Natal electric ray
📖 Overview
Found on the outer shelf and upper slope . Life history unknown. Males reaches maturity at ca. 17 cm TL .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Small ray with an elongated, narrow disc and a small, narrow caudal fin . Plain brown above, white below .: other.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Natal electric ray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 73 - 329 m . Subtropical; 20°S - 35°S, 27°E - 37°E South Africa (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Natal electric ray · Natal Sleeper Ray |
| 🌍AFR | Natal Drilvis |
| 🌍CES | narcina Garmanova |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | hoikkatorkkurausku |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Гетеронарка Гармана |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heteronarce regani | von Bonde & Swart | 1923 | Synonym |
| Narcine natalensis | Fowler | 1925 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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