Pictures of Fish Electric Ray Pictures and Electric Ray Fishes Kind

Pictures of Fish Electric Ray Pictures and Electric Ray Fishes Kind

Electric Rays are known for generating an electrical discharge ranging from 8-200 volts depending upon the species. They use the electrical discharge for catching their prey and also as a defense against their predators. Electric rays have been known humans since ages. Ancient Greeks often used electric rays for providing relief from the pain of childbirth and headaches.

Electric ray fishes have enlarged and rounded pectoral fins with two moderately large rounded and angular dorsal fins. They have a stout and muscular tail with a fairly developed caudal fin. The entire body is thick and flabby with soft and loose skin lacking dermal denticles and thorns. They have a pair of kidney-shaped electric organs that are located at the base of the pectoral fins. Electric rays are usually bottom-dwelling fish that can be found from shallow coastal waters to a depth of over 1000 meters. Unlike other rays, electric rays are generally sluggish and slow moving fishes, which often propel themselves with their tails instead of using disc-shaped bodies. They feed on invertebrates and small fish