Tasmanian Numbfish
Narcine tasmaniensis
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameNarcine tasmaniensis
Other namesElectric Ray, Electric Torpedo, Ground Shark, Little Numbfish, Numbfish
SizeUp to 47 cm (18.5 in)
WeightUp to 1.5 kg (3.3 lb)
FamilyNumbfish / Narcinidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal to offshore waters amongst the bottom on sandy & muddy areas, often near rocky reefs
Depth Range5 - 640 m (16 - 2,099 ft)
