Blind electric ray
📖 Overview
Found on the continental shelf and slope . Produces up to 11 pups a litter. Males reaches maturity at 35-40 cm TL; birth size at 9-10 cm TL .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Anal spines: 0. Dark brown dorsally, light brown ventrally .: other.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blind electric ray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Blind electric ray is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Presumably ovoviviparous, with up to 11 young born at 9-10 cm .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 65 - 900 m , usually 300 - 400 m . Deep-water; 42°S - 47°S, 169°E - 176°E Southwest Pacific: endemic to New Zealand.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Blind Electric Ray · Blind Legged Torpedo · Blind Sleeper Ray · Round Electric Ray |
| 🌍CES | narcina Aysonova |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Blind elrokke |
| 🌍EST | Ümar pimenark |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | sokkotorkkurausku |
| 🇳🇱Dutch | Blinde sluimerrog |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Слепой электрический скат · Тифлонарка |
| 🌍THA | ปลากระเบนไฟฟ้าตาบอด |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astrape aysoni | Hamilton | 1902 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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