also: しびれエイ
noun
electric ray
Refers to any ray of the order Torpediniformes, known for producing electric shocks. Typically written in katakana.
シビレエイは発電器官で獲物を麻痺させる。
The electric ray paralyzes its prey with its electric organs.
水族館でシビレエイを見た。
I saw an electric ray at the aquarium.
Compound of 痺れ (shibire, 'numbness') and エイ (ei, 'ray'), referring to the numbing effect of its electric shock.