| Narkidae (Sleeper rays) |
| 17.6 cm NG (male/unsexed) |
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demersal; marine; depth range - 160 m |
| Western Indian Ocean: Red Sea (Gulf of Aqaba) and Gulf of Aden. |
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| A benthic species found on outer continental shelf. Presumably feeds on soft bottom invertebrates such as polychaetes and crustaceans. Males reaches maturity at ca. 15 cm TL. Material rare; specimens from Gulf of Aden and Red Sea slightly differ (Ref. 114953). |
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Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 09 February 2017 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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