| Family: |
Narkidae (Sleeper rays) |
| Max. size: |
25 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 73 - 329 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: southern Mozambique to Algoa Bay, South Africa (Ref. 5578). |
| Diagnosis: |
Small ray with an elongated, narrow disc and a small, narrow caudal fin (Ref. 5578). Plain brown above, white below (Ref. 5578). |
| Biology: |
Found on the outer shelf and upper slope (Ref. 5578). Life history unknown. Males reaches maturity at ca. 17 cm TL (Ref. 114953). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 01 August 2019 (A2d) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
other |
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