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Cortez electric ray

Narcine entemedor

Vulnerable

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Torpediniformes (ปลากระเบนไฟฟ้า)
Family
Narcinidae
Genus
Narcine
Species
Narcine entemedor (Cortez electric ray)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Dormilón
French Raie électrique géante
German Elektrischer Rochen

Similar Species in Narcine

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Brazilian electric ray
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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Black-spotted electric ray
Narcine timlei
Vulnerable
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Tonkin electric ray
Narcine prodorsalis
Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Genus Narcine — 14 Species

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Brazilian electric ray
Narcine brasiliensis
NT 🐾
Chinese numbfish
Narcine lingula
VU 🐾
Bigeye Numbfish
Narcine oculifera
DD 🐾
Oman Numbfish
Narcine atzi
VU 🐾
Mozambique electric ray
Narcine rierai
DD 🐾
Madagascar Numbfish
Narcine insolita
DD 🐾
Black-spotted electric ray
Narcine timlei
VU 🐾
Tonkin electric ray
Narcine prodorsalis
EN
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Cortez electric ray
Narcine entemedor
VU
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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
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