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Typhlonarke aysoni (Hamilton, 1902) Blind electric ray |
| Family: | Narkidae (Sleeper rays) | |||
| Max. size: | 45 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 65 - 900 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: endemic to New Zealand. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 0-0. Dark brown dorsally, light brown ventrally (Ref. 26346). | |||
| Biology: | Found on the continental shelf and slope (Ref. 26346). Produces up to 11 pups a litter. Males reaches maturity at 35-40 cm TL; birth size at 9-10 cm TL (Ref. 114953). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 June 2017 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||