Narke [Narke]
Description
Narke is a genus of electric rays in the family Narkidae, known for their ability to produce an electric discharge for defense and prey capture. They are relatively small and have a rounded body with a soft, smooth texture, often found buried in sandy or muddy substrates in shallow coastal waters. Their coloration usually matches the ocean floor, providing effective camouflage against predators.
Species

Japanese Sleeper Ray [Narke japonica]
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Diabolical Sleeper Ray [Narke diaboli]
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Banded Sleeper Ray [Narke capensis]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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Class |
Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
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Order |
Electric Rays
Torpediniformes
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Family |
Lesser Electric Rays
Narkidae
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Statistics
- Species 3