| Family: |
Narkidae (Sleeper rays) |
| Max. size: |
45 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 65 - 900 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: endemic to New Zealand. |
| Diagnosis: |
Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 0-0. Dark brown dorsally, light brown ventrally (Ref. 26346). |
| Biology: |
Found on the continental shelf and slope (Ref. 26346). Produces up to 11 pups a litter. Males reaches maturity at 35-40 cm TL; birth size at 9-10 cm TL (Ref. 114953). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 22 June 2017 Ref. (130435)
|
| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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