| Narkidae (Sleeper rays) |
| 38 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
|
demersal; depth range 20 - 183 m |
| Southeast Atlantic: Cape Point to central Natal, South Africa. Possibly occurring in Mozambique and Madagascar (Ref. 5578). |
|
Small ray with an almost circular disc and an elongated caudal fin (Ref. 5578). Yellowish-brown above with yellowish patches on upper tail, yellow with brown margins below (Ref. 5578). |
| Occurs offshore on the shelf; also common on sandy and muddy bottoms at 20-115 m (Ref. 5578). Feeds mainly on polychaetes (Ref. 5578). Capable of giving a powerful shock (Ref. 5578). Incidental catch of trawlers (Ref. 5578). |
|
Data deficient
(Ref. 96402)
|
| other |
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