Tasmanian numbfish (Narcine tasmaniensis)

Scientific name: Narcine tasmaniensis Richardson, 1841

The Tasmanian numbfish (Narcine tasmaniensis) is a marine fish of the family Narcinidae. Native range: Southwest Pacific, Australia (including New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania).

Biology

Found on sand or mud bottoms, occasionally near rocky reefs. Feeds on amphipods, shrimp, and worms.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Narcine tasmaniensis
Family
Narcinidae (Numbfishes)
Order
Torpediniformes (Electric rays)
Class
Elasmobranchii (Sharks and Rays)
Maximum length
47.0
Depth range
5–640 m (16–2100 ft)
Environment
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 5 - 640 m
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Southwest Pacific: Australia (including New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania).
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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