Brazilian Electric Ray

Narcine brasiliensis

• Group: Ray
• Typical depth: 1–43 m
• Max size: 54 cm
• For divers: caution
• IUCN status: NT

This electric ray lies buried in sand with only its eyes showing, stunning small fish and shrimp with a jolt from organs in its disc. It gathers in shallow coastal water through the warmer months and slips into deeper water in winter. A careless touch can deliver a strong shock.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Torpediniformes › Narcinidae › Narcine

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 157866.