Brazilian electric ray
Narcine brasiliensis
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An electric ray from the western Atlantic, mainly from Brazil to northern Argentina. Near threatened.
- Scientific name
- Narcine brasiliensis
- Family
- Narcinidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Saltwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Narcinidae
- Order
- Torpediniformes
- Synonyms
- Narcine brachypleura, Torpedo brasiliensis, Torpedo ocellata
Origin
- Native region
- América do Sul, América do Norte
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 54 cm
Behavior
- Diet
- Carnivore
Reproduction
- Breeding strategy
- Livebearer
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Near threatened (NT)
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