Benthobatis marcida

Benthobatis marcida, Deepsea Electric Ray. Source: FAO 2002.
Benthobatis marcida, Deepsea Electric Ray.
Source: FAO 2002.

Unique Characteristics: Eyes minute, almost entirely concealed by skin. Entire inner margin of pelvic fins connected with side of tail.

Benthobatis marcida, Deepsea Electric Ray. Eye and Spiracle. Source: FAO 2002.
Benthobatis marcida, Deepsea Electric Ray. Eye and Spiracle.
Source: FAO 2002.
FamilyScientific NameAuthorYearCommon Name
NarcinidaeBenthobatis marcidaBean and Weed1909Deepsea Electric Ray

Benthobatis marcida

Unique Characteristics: Eyes minute, almost entirely concealed by skin. Entire inner margin of pelvic fins connected with side of tail.

Similar Species:

Narcine bancroftii, Lesser Electric Ray

Narcine bancroftii
Narcine bancroftii, Lesser Electric Ray
Photo Credit: G.H. Burgess
Narcine bancroftii, Lesser Electric Ray. Eye and Spiracle. Source: FAO 2002.
Narcine bancroftii, Lesser Electric Ray. Eye and Spiracle.
Source: FAO 2002.

Lesser Electric Ray, Narcine bancroftii. Eyes normally developed, not concealed almost entirely by skin. Distal section of inner margin of pelvic fins free of side of tail.