Is the Brown Numbfish dangerous to divers?

Divers should approach the Brown Numbfish with care.

How big does the Brown Numbfish get?

The Brown Numbfish grows to about 22 cm.

Brown Numbfish

Narcine brunnea

Group: Ray
Max size: 22 cm
For divers: caution

An electric ray of inshore and offshore continental waters, the brown numbfish can deliver a jolt from paired organs in its flattened disc to stun prey and deter attackers. Its biology remains poorly documented, but like other numbfishes it lies buried on the bottom waiting for small prey.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275388.

FAQ

Is the Brown Numbfish dangerous to divers?: Divers should approach the Brown Numbfish with care.
How big does the Brown Numbfish get?: The Brown Numbfish grows to about 22 cm.