Typhlonarke | |
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Blind electric ray (T. aysoni) | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Chondrichthyes |
Subclass: | Elasmobranchii |
Order: | Torpediniformes |
Family: | Narkidae |
Genus: | Typhlonarke Waite, 1909 |
Type species | |
Astrape aysoni A. Hamilton, 1902
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Typhlonarke is a genus of sleeper ray in the family Narkidae, containing two poorly known species. The group is known for producing electric shocks for defense. Both species are deep-sea rays endemic to the waters off New Zealand. They are not to be confused with the blind electric rays of the genus Benthobatis.