Brazilian blind electric ray

Benthobatis kreffti

Blind yet electric off southern Brazil

Regional distribution
Marine fish
Atlantic Ocean
South America
Medium

The Brazilian blind electric ray (Benthobatis kreffti), is a species of fish in the family Narcinidae endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitat is open seas.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Electric Rays
Family: Narcinidae
Genus: Benthobatis
Maximum length: 30 cm
Water: Marine
Distribution: Southwest Atlantic: off southern Brazil.
Conservation status: VUVulnerable

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