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