Banded numbfish (Narcine westraliensis)

Scientific name: Narcine westraliensis McKay, 1966

The Banded numbfish (Narcine westraliensis) is a marine fish of the family Narcinidae. Native range: Eastern Indian Ocean, off Western Australia.

Biology

Found in the continental shelf. Feeds on benthic worms and other invertebrates. Size at birth 7 cm. Taken by prawn fishers.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Narcine westraliensis
Family
Narcinidae (Numbfishes)
Order
Torpediniformes (Electric rays)
Class
Elasmobranchii (Sharks and Rays)
Maximum length
29.0
Depth range
10–70 m (33–230 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 10 - 70 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean: off Western Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Assuming fecundity

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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