Typhlonarke tarakea Phillipps, 1929
Oval electric ray

Family:  Narkidae (Sleeper rays)
Max. size:  35 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: endemic to New Zealand.
Diagnosis:  Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 0-0. Dark brown in color (Ref. 26346).
Biology:  Inhabits the continental shelf (Ref. 26346).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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