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Electric Ray

Marine life profile

Electric Ray

Recorded at 776 dive sites

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The electric rays are a group of rays, flattened cartilaginous fish with enlarged pectoral fins, composing the order Torpediniformes. It appears to fly underwater, cruising over sand or reef before settling where camouflage makes it easy to miss.

Dive sites776
Countries39
Animal groupRays
Safety profilePotentially Dangerous

Meet the species

What to look for

How to Recognize It

A rounded ray with a thick disc, soft-looking edges and a shorter, heavier tail than many stingrays.

How It Behaves

It appears to fly underwater, cruising over sand or reef before settling where camouflage makes it easy to miss.

Special Ability

Specialized organs can release an electric discharge to stun prey or discourage a threat.

Dive responsibly

Share the water well

How to Approach

Approach from the side, remain above the bottom and leave a clear path ahead. Never corner or follow closely.

Safety

Do not touch or crowd it. The electric defense is real even when the animal appears completely still.

Worth knowing

The detail you remember

Interesting Facts

They are known for being capable of producing an electric discharge, ranging from 8 to 220 volts, depending on species, used to stun prey and for defense.

Where to Find

Search sandy flats, cleaning stations, reef passes and current-swept channels, especially around feeding or cleaning time.

Known countries

MauritiusMexicoUnited StatesAustraliaEgyptOmanTurkeyGuadeloupeColombiaSpainFranceCroatia