Brazilian electric ray vs Oman Numbfish

Narcine brasiliensis compared with Narcine atzi

Key Differences

  • Brazilian electric ray is Near Threatened while Oman Numbfish is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Brazilian electric ray Oman Numbfish
Kingdom same Animalia (Tier) Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordatiere) Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same Elasmobranchii Elasmobranchii
Order same Torpediniformes (Zitterrochenartige) Torpediniformes (Zitterrochenartige)
Family same Narcinidae Narcinidae
Genus same Narcine Narcine
Species Narcine brasiliensis Narcine atzi

Evolutionary Relationship

Brazilian electric ray and Oman Numbfish share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Narcine.

Conservation Status

Brazilian electric ray

NT — Near Threatened

Oman Numbfish

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Brazilian electric ray Oman Numbfish
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Brazilian electric ray

The Brazilian electric ray (Narcine brasiliensis) is a species in the genus Narcine. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Oman Numbfish

No description available.

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