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Narcinops tasmaniensis (Richardson, 1841) Tasmanian numbfish |
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photo by
Aitken, K. |
| Family: | Narcinidae (Numbfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 47 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 5 - 640 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Indian Ocean and Southwest Pacific: Australia (including New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria and Tasmania). | |||
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| Biology: | Found on sand or mud bottoms, occasionally near rocky reefs (Ref. 12951). Feeds on amphipods, shrimp, and worms (Ref. 12951). Produces 1-8 (normally 3) pups during each gestation. Both sexes mature at ca. 20-21 cm TL; born at 9-12 cm TL (Ref. 114953) | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 02 July 2024 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||