Onefin electric ray (Narke capensis)

Scientific name: Narke capensis Gmelin, 1789

Onefin electric ray (Narke capensis)

The Onefin electric ray (Narke capensis) is a marine fish of the family Narkidae. Native range: Southeast Atlantic, Cape Point to central Natal, South Africa. Possibly occurring in Mozambique and Madagascar.

Biology

Small ray with an almost circular disc and an elongated caudal fin. Yellowish-brown above with yellowish patches on upper tail, yellow with brown margins below.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Narke capensis
Family
Narkidae (Sleeper rays)
Order
Torpediniformes (Electric rays)
Class
Elasmobranchii (Sharks and Rays)
Maximum length
38.0
Depth range
20–183 m (66–600 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 20 - 183 m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Southeast Atlantic: Cape Point to central Natal, South Africa. Possibly occurring in Mozambique and Madagascar.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Data deficient (DD)
Threat to humans
Other
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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