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Narke capensis
(Gmelin, 1789)
Cape numbfish
Classification: Elasmobranchii Torpediniformes Narkidae
Reference of the original description
Caroli a Linné. Systema Naturae per regna tria naturae, secundum classes, ordines, genera, species; cum characteribus, differentiis, synonymis, locis. Editio decimo tertia, aucta, reformata. 3 vols. in 9 parts. Lipsiae, 1788–93. Caroli a Linné ... Systema Naturae per regna tria naturae, secundum classes, ordines, genera, species; ... v. 1(pt 3): 1033–1516
Caroli a Linné. Systema Naturae per regna tria naturae, secundum classes, ordines, genera, species; cum characteribus, differentiis, synonymis, locis. Editio decimo tertia, aucta, reformata. 3 vols. in 9 parts. Lipsiae, 1788–93. Caroli a Linné ... Systema Naturae per regna tria naturae, secundum classes, ordines, genera, species; ... v. 1(pt 3): 1033–1516
Image of the original description
No image in first description.
No image in first description.
Synonyms / new combinations and misspellings
Narcine capensis, Raia rapensis, Raja capensis, Raja rapensis, Torpedo capensis
Narcine capensis, Raia rapensis, Raja capensis, Raja rapensis, Torpedo capensis
Types
Narke capensis
XXXX: No types known;
Raja rapensis
XXXX: No types known;
Torpedo capensis
Holotype: BMNH: 1853.11.12.202 (Gronovius coll.)
Narke capensis
XXXX: No types known;
Raja rapensis
XXXX: No types known;
Torpedo capensis
Holotype: BMNH: 1853.11.12.202 (Gronovius coll.)
Description :
Citation: Narke capensis (Gmelin, 1789): In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 11/2025
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Narke capensis (Gmelin, 1789), ERB 0469, male, 21,0 cm TL, 15,0 cm DW, South Africa © Frederik H. Mollen (Elasmobranch Research Belgium)
Narke capensis (Gmelin, 1789), ERB 0469, male, 21,0 cm TL, 15,0 cm DW, South Africa © Frederik H. Mollen (Elasmobranch Research Belgium)
Common names
Pez temblador del Cabo, 
Poisson engourdeur du Cap, 
Cape numbfish, Onefin electric ray
Pez temblador del Cabo, Poisson engourdeur du Cap, Cape numbfish, Onefin electric ray
Short Description
Small ray with an almost circular disc and an elongated caudal fin [536]. Yellowish-brown above with yellowish patches on upper tail, yellow with brown margins below [536].
Small ray with an almost circular disc and an elongated caudal fin [536]. Yellowish-brown above with yellowish patches on upper tail, yellow with brown margins below [536].
Distribution
Southeast Atlantic: Cape Point to central Natal, South Africa. Possibly occurring in Mozambique and Madagascar [536]. Source: www.gbif.org
Southeast Atlantic: Cape Point to central Natal, South Africa. Possibly occurring in Mozambique and Madagascar [536]. Source: www.gbif.org
Biology
Occurs offshore on the shelf; also common on sandy and muddy bottoms at 20-115 m. Feeds mainly on polychaetes.
Occurs offshore on the shelf; also common on sandy and muddy bottoms at 20-115 m. Feeds mainly on polychaetes.
Remarks
shark-references Species-ID=4061;
shark-references Species-ID=4061;
Parasites (arranged by Jürgen Pollerspöck)
Kinetoplastea
Monogenea
Kinetoplastea
- Trypanosoma sp. [27172]
Monogenea
- Electrocotyle whittingtoni Vaughan, Chisholm & Hansen, 2016 [24521]
