Narke dipterygia (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)
Common Names
Taxonomic Hierarchy
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Elasmobranchii
Order: Torpediniformes
Family: Narkidae
Genus: Narke
Species: Narke dipterygia (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)
Climate Zone
Biology
Found in continental waters, both inshore and offshore (Ref. 9913). Mainly feeds on crustaceans and polychaetes (Ref. 114953). Biology little known (Ref. 9913) but reported to produce 4-6 young each gestation (Ref. 114953). Adult males and females known at 15 cm TL; common size reported to reach 35 cm TL (Ref. 114953). The electric organs present on disc are used to stun the prey.
Habitat
demersal
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Threat to Humans
Other