Japanese sleeper ray
📖 Overview
Occurs inshore and offshore . Found on sand, often near rocky reefs . Biology little known , but locally common in Taiwan and Japan . Produces 4-6 pups per litter. Maturity size of males known at 25 cm TL. Not utilized for food. Capable of producing a moderate shock to humans . Does not do well in aquariums .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Japanese sleeper ray is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Japanese sleeper ray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Ovoviviparous. Up to 5 in a litter .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 100 - ? m . Subtropical; 37°N - 20°N, 114°E - 139°E Northwest Pacific: southern Japan to the South China Sea near Hong Kong, including Taiwan.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Japanese Sleeper Ray · Japanese electric ray |
| 🌍CES | narcina japonská |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Plettet elrokke |
| 🇩🇪German | Japanischer Schaufelzitterrochen · Japanischer Schläferrochen · Japanischer Zitterrochen |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | kuparitorkkurausku |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Razza elettrica giapponese · Torpedine giapponese |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | シビレエイ |
| 🇰🇷Korean | 전기가오리 |
| 🇳🇱Dutch | Japanse sluimerrog |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Японская нарка |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 日本單鰭電鰩 · 日本單鰭電鱝 · 日本電鱝 · 雷魚 · 電魴 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torpedo japonica | Temminck & Schlegel | 1850 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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