| Family: |
Narcinidae (Numbfishes) |
| Max. size: |
30.7 cm TL (female) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-neritic; marine; depth range 35 - 55 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Atlantic: Necochea and Camarones (off Argentina). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Benthic on inner continental shelf. Smallest known size of newborn, still with umbilical scars is 9-10 cm TL. Rarely captured and life history unknown (Ref. 114953). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 01 July 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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