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Taiwan-shibire-ei (Black-spotted electric ray)

Narcine timlei

Vulnerable

About

The Black-spotted electric ray (Narcine timlei) is a species in the genus Narcine. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (動物)
Phylum
Chordata (脊索動物)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Torpediniformes (シビレエイ目)
Family
Narcinidae
Genus
Narcine
Species
Narcine timlei (Taiwan-shibire-ei)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Taiwan-shibire-ei
Vietnamese Cá Thụt

Similar Species in Narcine

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Kumoma-shibire-ei
Narcine brasiliensis
Near Threatened
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Chinese numbfish
Narcine lingula
Vulnerable
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Bigeye Numbfish
Narcine oculifera
Data Deficient
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Oman Numbfish
Narcine atzi
Vulnerable
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Mozambique electric ray
Narcine rierai
Data Deficient
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Madagascar Numbfish
Narcine insolita
Data Deficient
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Tonkin electric ray
Narcine prodorsalis
Endangered
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Cortez electric ray
Narcine entemedor
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Taiwan-shibire-ei?
The scientific name of Taiwan-shibire-ei is Narcine timlei. It belongs to the genus Narcine.
What is the conservation status of Taiwan-shibire-ei?
Taiwan-shibire-ei (Narcine timlei) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Taiwan-shibire-ei belong to?
Taiwan-shibire-ei (Narcine timlei) belongs to the genus Narcine, which is part of the taxonomic family Narcinidae.
Is Taiwan-shibire-ei endangered?
Yes, Taiwan-shibire-ei (Narcine timlei) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Taiwan-shibire-ei belong to?
Taiwan-shibire-ei (Narcine timlei) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of Taiwan-shibire-ei?
The closest relatives of Taiwan-shibire-ei in the genus Narcine include Kumoma-shibire-ei, Bigeye Numbfish, Oman Numbfish, Mozambique electric ray, Madagascar Numbfish.

Genus Narcine — 14 Species

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Kumoma-shibire-ei
Narcine brasiliensis
NT
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Taiwan-shibire-ei
Narcine timlei
VU
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Bigeye Numbfish
Narcine oculifera
DD 🐾
Oman Numbfish
Narcine atzi
VU 🐾
Mozambique electric ray
Narcine rierai
DD 🐾
Madagascar Numbfish
Narcine insolita
DD 🐾
Tonkin electric ray
Narcine prodorsalis
EN 🐾
Cortez electric ray
Narcine entemedor
VU 🐾
Dark-spotted elctric ray
Narcine maculata
VU 🐾
Vermiculate electric ray
Narcine vermiculatus
LC 🐾
Bancroft's numbfish
Narcine bancroftii
LC 🐾
Leopard Numbfish
Narcine leoparda
VU 🐾
Shortlip electric ray
Narcine brevilabiata
VU 🐾
Chinese numbfish
Narcine lingula
VU
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