What is another word for electric ray?
Pronunciation: [ɪlˈɛktɹɪk ɹˈe͡ɪ] (IPA) 
Electric rays are a type of marine fish that possess the unique ability to produce electric shocks. These fish are known by a few different names, including torpedo fish, crampfish, and numbfish. The name torpedo fish comes from the fact that their electric shocks were once used to power naval torpedoes. Crampfish refers to the electric ray's ability to cause muscle spasms in those who touch them. Numbfish comes from their ability to temporarily numb or paralyze their prey with their electric charge. Electric rays are fascinating creatures that play an important role in many marine ecosystems, and their various names reflect their unique characteristics and capabilities.
