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Aquatic Life > Fish > Bullseye Electric Ray | |
Bullseye Electric Ray Large bullseye marking on center of back. | |
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| Family: | Electric rays |
| Features: | Tan to light brown with darkish snout; covered with small black spots and a number of black and gold to yellowish irregular markings; on rare occasions lack all markings except bullseye. Two large rounded dorsal fins behind disc on rear body, and rounded paddle-like tail. Occasional central and southern Gulf of California and southern Pacific Coast of Baja to Panama; also south to northern Peru and Malpelo Island. Solitary. Rest or partially bury on sand and rubble bottoms. Inactive during day; forage at night by "hopping" about on ventral fins (located just behind disc). Appear unconcerned if approached by divers; do not move unless molested. |
| Size: | 5-8 inches, maximum 10 inches including tail. |
| Cautions: | If touched can deliver mild (14-37 volt) electric shock. |
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