Oman Numbfish
Narcine atzi
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: to 27 m
- Max size: 36 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
An electric ray of shallow Omani waters, this numbfish can deliver a jolting shock from organs in its flattened disc. It lives on the bottom near the coast and bears live young, with newborns measuring around eleven centimetres. It reaches about 36 centimetres and is rated Vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Torpediniformes › Narcinidae › Narcine
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275385.
FAQ
- How deep does the Oman Numbfish live?
- The Oman Numbfish (Narcine atzi) is typically found at to 27 m.
- Is the Oman Numbfish dangerous to divers?
- The Oman Numbfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Oman Numbfish get?
- The Oman Numbfish grows to about 36 cm.