Coffin Ray (species: Hypnos monopterygius) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Hypnos monopterygius
Coffin Ray


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©John Turnbull: Coffin Ray (Hypnos monopterygius)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Elasmobranchii
Order Torpediniformes
Family Hypnidae
Genus Hypnos
Species Hypnos monopterygius
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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 60 cm (TL) - applies to is uncommon over 40cm

Depth range

  • Depth range data is not yet available.

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

Spend most of their time buried in sand or mud, with just open nostrils visible.

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Danger

  • mild discomfort - The Numbfish can deliver powerful electric shocks with an electric organ located in each pectoral fin. This organ is used to shock crabs, worms and fishes, which make up the Numbfish's diet. Reports exist of fishermen who have received severe electric shocks from handling this fish.