Lesser electric ray
A species of Numbfishes, Also known as Trembler, Bancroft's numbfish Scientific name : Narcine bancroftii Genus : Numbfishes
Lesser electric ray, A species of Numbfishes
Also known as:
Trembler, Bancroft's numbfish
Botanical name: Narcine bancroftii
Genus: Numbfishes
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Description
Photo By SEFSC Pascagoula Laboratory; Collection of Brandi Noble , used under PD-US-NOAA /Cropped and compressed from original 
Description
This species of ray has a near-circular body and a short tail. It grows to approximately 45 centimeters (18 in) long, and 20 cm (8 in) wide, with colouration ranging from dark brown to reddish orange. It has irregular rings, sometimes oval in shape. The ventral surface ranges from white to greenish. It has tooth rows that vary in number from 17 to 34 in each jaw. This depends on the size of the specimen. It has two electric organs, elongate in shape, that run from the front of the eyes, down to the rear end of the disc. These organs can generate a peak voltage of about 14 to 37 volts, which they use to stun prey and to defend themselves.
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Photo By SEFSC Pascagoula Laboratory; Collection of Brandi Noble , used under PD-US-NOAA /Cropped and compressed from original 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Sharks and rays Order
Electric rays Family
Electric rays Genus
Numbfishes Species
Lesser electric ray 
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