| Hypnidae (Coffin rays) |
| 70 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
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reef-associated; depth range 0 - 240 m |
| Indo-West Pacific: endemic to Australia. |
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| Occurs inshore and offshore, ranging from the intertidal to 240 m depth (Ref. 9910, 12951). Found buried on sand and mud bottoms; sometimes found stranded out of water by the tide but is capable of surviving for hours (Ref. 9910). Feeds on crabs, worms, and fishes. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). A slow-moving species which uses its electric organs to stun prey. Also stuns people when accidentally stepped upon or handled (Ref. 9910). Maximum length probably to 92 cm TL (Ref. 9910). |
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(Ref. 96402)
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| other |
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