| Family: |
Narcinidae (Numbfishes) |
| Max. size: |
53.8 cm TL (male/unsexed); 44.2 cm TL (female) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 5 - 165 m |
| Distribution: |
Southeast Pacific: Peru and Chile (Ref. 5530). Southwest Atlantic: Uruguay and Argentina (Ref. 2806). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
A benthic species found on continental shelf. Produces 2-5 pups during each gestation (up to 12 reported from Argentina). Segregates by sex. Maturity size for males at 23-29 cm TL, females probably smaller (at least in Argentina); birth size at 8-9 cm TL (Ref. 114953). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 February 2019 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
other |
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