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Giant Electric Ray

Giant Electric Ray

Gulf of California and southern Pacific Coast of Baja to Panama. Solitary. Rest on bottom or partially bury in mixed sand and rubble in lagoons and bays. Forage at night. If threatened arch back and explode off bottom, often complete a loop in the open water before settling back to the bottom. Gulf of California and coast of Baja and coast to Panama. Tend to ignore divers but will bolt when closely approached. Depth from 0' to 100'.

Stats

Family: Electric Rays
Features: Narrow white margins on all fins. Two large angular dorsal fins of equal size behind disc on rear body. Uniform gray to brown to olive-brown with triangular-shaped tail.
Size: 1 to 1 ½ to 2', maximum of 2 ½'.
Cautions: If touched can deliver a mild electric shock.
Giant Electric Ray
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