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Narcinops ornata
(Carvalho, 2008)
Classification: Elasmobranchii Torpediniformes Narcinidae
Reference of the original description
New species of numbfishes from Australia, with a key to Australian electric rays of the genus Narcine Henle, 1834 (Chondrichthyes: Torpediniformes: Narcinidae). CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research Paper, 22, 241–260
New species of numbfishes from Australia, with a key to Australian electric rays of the genus Narcine Henle, 1834 (Chondrichthyes: Torpediniformes: Narcinidae). CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research Paper, 22, 241–260
Image of the original description
Dorsal coloration in (A) freshly collected holotype (CSIRO H 3646–02, 186 mm TL adult male), and (B) paratype (CSIRO H 3646–05, 169 mm TL adolescent or adult female) of Narcinops ornata sp. nov. In: De Carvalho, M.R. (2008): New species of numbfishes from Australia, with a key to Australian electric rays of the genus Narcine Henle, 1834 (Chondrichthyes: Torpediniformes: Narcinidae). CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research Paper, 22: 241-260
Dorsal coloration in (A) freshly collected holotype (CSIRO H 3646–02, 186 mm TL adult male), and (B) paratype (CSIRO H 3646–05, 169 mm TL adolescent or adult female) of Narcinops ornata sp. nov. In: De Carvalho, M.R. (2008): New species of numbfishes from Australia, with a key to Australian electric rays of the genus Narcine Henle, 1834 (Chondrichthyes: Torpediniformes: Narcinidae). CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research Paper, 22: 241-260
Synonyms / new combinations and misspellings
Narcine ornata
Narcine ornata
Types
Narcinops ornata
Narcine ornata
Holotype: CSIRO: H 3646-02; Paratype: AMS: I.15557-015; CSIRO: CA 2273; CSIRO: H 1115-01; CSIRO: H 3646-05; QM: I 27854; QM: I 28005;
Narcinops ornata
Narcine ornata
Holotype: CSIRO: H 3646-02; Paratype: AMS: I.15557-015; CSIRO: CA 2273; CSIRO: H 1115-01; CSIRO: H 3646-05; QM: I 27854; QM: I 28005;
Description :
Citation: Narcinops ornata (Carvalho, 2008): In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 08/2025
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Holotype of Narcinops ornata sp. nov. in dorsal (A) and ventral (B) views (CSIRO H 3646–02, 186 mm TL adult male, Gulf of Carpentaria, fresh). Caudal fin is downturned in ventral view. In: De Carvalho, M.R. (2008): New species of numbfishes from Australia, with a key to Australian electric rays of the genus Narcine Henle, 1834 (Chondrichthyes: Torpediniformes: Narcinidae). CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research Paper, 22: 241-260
Holotype of Narcinops ornata sp. nov. in dorsal (A) and ventral (B) views (CSIRO H 3646–02, 186 mm TL adult male, Gulf of Carpentaria, fresh). Caudal fin is downturned in ventral view. In: De Carvalho, M.R. (2008): New species of numbfishes from Australia, with a key to Australian electric rays of the genus Narcine Henle, 1834 (Chondrichthyes: Torpediniformes: Narcinidae). CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research Paper, 22: 241-260
Short Description
Original diagnosis of CARVALHO, 2008 [3349]: A species of Narcine distinguished from all congeners by its uniquely derived dorsal colour pattern, composed of dark brown, large and medium-sized spots (generally larger than interorbital distance) that are variously fused and elongated, which are surrounded by smaller spots (smaller than eye-diameter) on most of dorsal surface including snout and tail region.
Original diagnosis of CARVALHO, 2008 [3349]: A species of Narcine distinguished from all congeners by its uniquely derived dorsal colour pattern, composed of dark brown, large and medium-sized spots (generally larger than interorbital distance) that are variously fused and elongated, which are surrounded by smaller spots (smaller than eye-diameter) on most of dorsal surface including snout and tail region.
Distribution
Western Pacific: continental shelf region of the Timor and Arafura Seas (off WA and the NT), but primarily the Gulf of Carpentaria (off Western Australia, Northern Territory and northwestern Queensland), Australia.
Western Pacific: continental shelf region of the Timor and Arafura Seas (off WA and the NT), but primarily the Gulf of Carpentaria (off Western Australia, Northern Territory and northwestern Queensland), Australia.
Size / Weight / Age
24.1 cm TL (female)
24.1 cm TL (female)
Remarks
shark-references Species-ID=14814;
shark-references Species-ID=14814;
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