Onefin Electric Ray
Narke capensis
- Least concern
- Card rarity: Common
- Sharks and rays
The onefin electric ray or Cape numbfish is a common but little-known species of electric ray in the family Narkidae, native to South Africa and Namibia. It is a benthic fish found in shallow coastal bays over sandy or muddy bottoms. This small species reaches 38 cm (15 in) in length, and has a nearly circular pectoral fin disc and a short, muscular tail that supports a large caudal fin. It can be identified by its single dorsal fin, which is located over the large pelvic fins. Its dorsal coloration is yellowish to dusky brown.
Classification
- Class
- Chondrichthyes
- Order
- Torpediniformes
- Family
- Narkidae
- Genus
- Narke