''Benthobatis marcida'', the blind torpedo, is a species of
electric ray
The electric rays are a group of rays, flattened cartilaginous fish with enlarged pectoral fins, composing the order Torpediniformes . They are known for being capable of producing an electric discharge, ranging from 8 to 220 volts, depending ...
most commonly found in the west–central area of the
Atlantic Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean is the second-largest of the world's five oceans, with an area of about . It covers approximately 20% of Earth's surface and about 29% of its water surface area. It is known to separate the " Old World" of Africa, Europe ...
.
Like all electric rays, it can produce an
electric shock that can be harmful to humans and other fish. It can grow up to long.
References
Narcinidae
Fish of the Caribbean
Fish of Cuba
Fish of the Dominican Republic
Fish of the Eastern United States
Fauna of the Southeastern United States
Least concern biota of North America
Least concern biota of the United States
Fish described in 1909
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