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vulnerable

variegated electric ray

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diplobatis pictaESA Categories -sharks & rays
  • National Parks/ Sanctuaries

    -

  • Common Names

    variegated electric ray, painted dwarf numbfish

  • Regions

    ColombiaBrazilGuyana

  • Population

    Approximately 10,000 individuals

  • Habitat

    Painted electric rays inhabit sandy and muddy bottoms in shallow coastal waters.

  • Weight(in lbs) and Life Span

    10, and 15

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