Narcinidae

Ornate numbfish

Narcinops ornatus

Benthic ray on northern Australian shelves

• Tropical
• Regional distribution
• Marine fish
• Medium
• Tropical fish

The ornate numbfish (Narcinops ornatus) is a species of electric ray within the family Narcinidae. It is endemic to northern Australia, inhabiting waters in the Timor and Arafura Seas near Cape Londonderry, The Kimberley, Western Australia, and the western side of Cape York. It is a benthic species, found on continental shelves at depths of 48 to 132 metres (160 to 430 ft) below sea level.