Eastern numbfish

Source: CSIRO National Fish Collection

The eastern numbfish (Narcine nelson) is a yellowish pink electric ray found in the continental slopes off northern Queensland. Little is known about these rays besides a few biological details.

For example, they can reach lengths of up to 35 cm, with both sexes maturing around 20-25 cm. They have pink coloured fins, while the fin margins (or outline) are white. They also have a creamy underbelly. The rest… well, up to scientists to discover! 

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glossary

• Continental shelf: Extends from a continent underwater, resulting in a shallow-water area.
• Continental slope: The steep slope from a continental shelf to the ocean floor; usually around 20 km (12.4 miles) wide and made up of mud and silt substrate. It is an ideal area for deep sea fishing.
• IUCN: International Union for Conservation of Nature.

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