Description
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Reference |
IB0306 |
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Category |
Sharks and Rays |
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Family Name |
Numbfishes - NARCINIDAE |
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Common Name |
Banded Numbfish |
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Scientific Name |
Narcine westraliensis |
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Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
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Notes |
Numbfishes have kidney-shaped electrogenic organs in the pectoral fins on either side of the head that can produce an electric shock of 20-50 volts. This charge serves to deter predators and is probably also used to stun prey such as small fishes. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |
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