Onefin electric ray
Narke capensis
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A small electric ray from South Africa, from sandy or muddy bottoms. It can deliver strong shocks. It reaches 38 centimetres.
- Scientific name
- Narke capensis
- Family
- Narkidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Saltwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Narkidae
- Order
- Torpediniformes
- Synonyms
- Astrape capensis, Raja capensis, Raja rapensis, Torpedo capensis
Origin
- Native region
- África
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 38 cm
Behavior
- Swimming level
- Bottom
- Diet
- Carnivore
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
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