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Narcine maculata (Shaw, 1804) Darkfinned numbfish |
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| Family: | Narcinidae (Numbfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 33.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; depth range 30 - 80 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Pacific: Taiwan to Thailand and the Philippines. Validity of this species questioned in Compagno's 1999 checklist (Ref. 35766). | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs in inshore continental waters (Ref. 9912). Biology little known (Ref. 9912). Used in Chinese medicine (Ref. 12166). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (Ref. 96402) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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| Entered by: Capuli, Estelita Emily - 16.09.99 |
| Modified by: Bailly, Nicolas - 29.08.09 |