#bullseye ray

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If I asked you to guess the name of this ray, you would probably guess correctly - this is a bullseye ray! That said, the name is misleading since these fellows are actually skates, not rays. Besides the large eyespot on its back, this species stands out for its use of electricity for defense and predation. The electric organs are described as being large, kidney shaped organs on either side of the head that can be seen through the skin, so I’d assume this individual doesn’t just have puffy cheeks!

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