Chinese Numbfish
Narcine lingula
- Group: Ray
- Max size: 35 cm
- For divers: caution
- IUCN status: VU
An electric ray of inshore and offshore Chinese coastal waters, this numbfish can deliver a jolt from paired electric organs to stun prey or defend itself. Males mature near 24 centimetres and pups are born at about 11, with the species reaching around 35 centimetres. It is listed as vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Torpediniformes › Narcinidae › Narcine
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275394.
FAQ
- Is the Chinese Numbfish dangerous to divers?
- Divers should approach the Chinese Numbfish with care.
- How big does the Chinese Numbfish get?
- The Chinese Numbfish grows to about 35 cm.