Natal electric ray (Heteronarce garmani)

Scientific name: Heteronarce garmani Regan, 1921

Natal electric ray (Heteronarce garmani)

The Natal electric ray (Heteronarce garmani) is a marine fish of the family Narkidae. Native range: Western Indian Ocean, southern Mozambique to Algoa Bay, South Africa.

Biology

Small ray with an elongated, narrow disc and a small, narrow caudal fin. Plain brown above, white below.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Heteronarce garmani
Family
Narkidae (Sleeper rays)
Order
Torpediniformes (Electric rays)
Class
Elasmobranchii (Sharks and Rays)
Maximum length
25.0
Depth range
73–329 m (240–1079 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 73 - 329 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: southern Mozambique to Algoa Bay, South Africa.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Vulnerable (VU) (A2d+4d)
Threat to humans
Other
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest
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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