| Aspect: | Brown, almost disc-shaped, upper body, lighter coloured belly. |
| Population: | Common. |
| Notable feature: | Short, triple-finned tail (two of these actually are the dorsal fins). |
| Environment: | Sandy bottom, from less than one metre depths to over 30. |
| Behaviour: | Relatively unscared, can be approached. Lands over smaller fish and sends a 35-Volt jolt to stun its prey. |
Last update: 22/10/15
Lesser Electric Ray
- French designation: Trembleur
- Latin designation: Narcine brasiliensis
- Creole designation: -
- Latin family: Torpedinidae
- Size (cm): 25-45 (L)
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