Lesser electric ray
📖 Overview
A benthic species on continental and insular shelves. Mainly feeds on invertebrates suction-fed off the bottom. Produces up to 16 embryos during each gestation. Maturity size of males at ca. 23 cm TL; birth size observed to be ca. 9 cm TL .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Lesser electric ray is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lesser electric ray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 35 m . Tropical; 35°N - 10°N, 97°W - 60°W North Carolina to northeastern Brazil, including the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sean and the islands of the West Indies.
🌿 Ecology
invertebrates suction-fed off the bottom
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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