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WorldAtlantic torpedo A large electric ray from the Atlantic and Mediterranean capable of delivering powerful shocks.Ray · Coasts and shelves · 1835

WorldLesser electric ray A small numbfish that generates electricity to stun prey.Ray · Coasts and shelves

WorldElectric ray Cartilaginous fish capable of producing electric discharges for hunting and defense.Ray · Coasts and shelves

🇬🇧 United Kingdom and 4 moreMarbled electric ray A benthic electric ray from the eastern Atlantic known for its powerful shocks and mottled brown skin.Ray · Coasts and shelves · 1810

🇨🇦 CanadaPacific electric ray A large electric ray from the northeastern Pacific coast.Ray · Coasts and shelves · 1855

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The small pictures above come from Wikimedia Commons under free licences. Some are cropped to fit.

Lesser electric ray: SEFSC Pascagoula Laboratory; Collection of Brandi Noble, NOAA/NMFS/SEF, Public domain, source
Electric ray: Roberto Pillon, CC BY 3.0, source
Marbled electric ray: Philippe Guillaume, CC BY 2.0, source
Atlantic torpedo: NOAA's Fisheries Collection, Public domain, source
Pacific electric ray: Yzx, Public domain, source

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