Typhlonarke
| Typhlonarke | |
|---|---|
| Blind electric ray (T. aysoni) | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Chondrichthyes |
| Subclass: | Elasmobranchii |
| Order: | Torpediniformes |
| Family: | Narkidae |
| Genus: | Typhlonarke Waite, 1909 |
| Type species | |
| Astrape aysoni A. Hamilton, 1902 | |
Typhlonarke is a genus of sleeper ray in the family Narkidae, containing two poorly known species. The group is known for producing electric shocks for defense. Both species are deep-sea rays endemic to the waters off New Zealand. They are not to be confused with the blind electric rays of the genus Benthobatis.