Ocellated electric ray (Diplobatis ommata)

Scientific name: Diplobatis ommata Jordan & Gilbert, 1890

Ocellated electric ray (Diplobatis ommata)

The Ocellated electric ray (Diplobatis ommata) is a marine fish of the family Narcinidae. Native range: Eastern Pacific, Gulf of California to Ecuador.

Biology

A nocturnal and solitary species found on sand and rock bottoms, in bays and on coral reefs. Feeds on small crustaceans, worms, and fishes.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Diplobatis ommata
Family
Narcinidae (Numbfishes)
Order
Torpediniformes (Electric rays)
Class
Elasmobranchii (Sharks and Rays)
Maximum length
25.0
Depth range
0–64 m (0–210 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 64 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: Gulf of California to Ecuador.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Vulnerable (VU) (A2bd+3bd+4bd)
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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