Indian Electric Ray [Heteronarce bentuviai]
Description
The Indian Electric Ray, or Heteronarce bentuviai, is a species of numbfish in the family Narkidae. It is found in the northwestern Indian Ocean, including the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman. It resides in depths of 70–200 m over mud or sand bottoms. Like other members of its family, the Indian Electric Ray is capable of generating a powerful electric shock for prey capture and self-defense. It has a thick, heart-shaped pectoral fin disc and a short, stout tail.
Taxonomy
| 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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| Genus |
Heteronarce
Heteronarce
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