Leopard Numbfish
Narcine leoparda
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 10–35 m
- Max size: 16.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: VU
An electric ray of shallow sandy bottoms, the leopard numbfish carries paired organs that deliver a stunning jolt to stun small prey. Females give live birth, one studied carrying twelve pups already measuring close to 7 centimetres each. It is listed as Vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Torpediniformes › Narcinidae › Narcine
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275393.
FAQ
- How deep does the Leopard Numbfish live?
- The Leopard Numbfish (Narcine leoparda) is typically found at 10–35 m.
- Is the Leopard Numbfish dangerous to divers?
- The Leopard Numbfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Leopard Numbfish get?
- The Leopard Numbfish grows to about 16.5 cm.