Benthobatis marcida

Benthobatis marcida, the blind torpedo, is a species of electric ray most commonly found in the west–central area of the Atlantic Ocean.[1] Like all electric rays, it can produce an electric shock that can be harmful to humans and other fish. It can grow up to 50 cm (20 in) long.[2]

Benthobatis marcida
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Chondrichthyes
Superorder: Batoidea
Order: Torpediniformes
Family: Narcinidae
Genus: Benthobatis
Species:
B. marcida
Binomial name
Benthobatis marcida

References

  1. M. R. de Carvalho & M. E. McCord (2009). "Benthobatis marcida". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2009: e.T161317A5396882. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2009-2.RLTS.T161317A5396882.en. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
  2. "Benthobatis marcida, Blind torpedo".


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