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Narcinops tasmaniensis
(Richardson, 1841)
Tasmanian numbfish
Classification: Elasmobranchii Torpediniformes Narcinidae
Reference of the original description
New or little known fishes from the Australian seas. Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London, 1841, 21–22
New or little known fishes from the Australian seas. Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London, 1841, 21–22
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No image in first description.
No image in first description.
Synonyms / new combinations and misspellings
Narcine tasmaniensis
Narcine tasmaniensis
Description :
Citation: Narcinops tasmaniensis (Richardson, 1841): In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 11/2025
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Narcinops tasmaniensis Richardson, 1841 © Craig Barnes
Narcinops tasmaniensis Richardson, 1841 © Craig Barnes
Common names
Electric ray, Electric torpedo, Ground shark, Little numbfish, Numbfish, Tasmanian numbfish
Electric ray, Electric torpedo, Ground shark, Little numbfish, Numbfish, Tasmanian numbfish
Distribution
Southwest Pacific: Australia (including New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania).
Southwest Pacific: Australia (including New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania).
Biology
Found on the continental shelf and slope (Ref. 75154). Occurs on sand or mud bottoms, occasionally near rocky reefs. Feeds on amphipods, shrimp, and worms.
Found on the continental shelf and slope (Ref. 75154). Occurs on sand or mud bottoms, occasionally near rocky reefs. Feeds on amphipods, shrimp, and worms.
Remarks
shark-references Species-ID=14815;
shark-references Species-ID=14815;
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