Coffin ray
（重定向自Numbie）
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![The coffin ray can be identified by its greatly enlarged pectoral fin disc and tiny tail.](/Images/godic/202501/30/Hypnos_monopterygius_csiro-nfc2817.jpg")
![Coffin rays are often stranded on the shore.](/Images/godic/202501/30/Hypnos_monopterygius2817.jpg")
Hypnos monopterygius also known as the Coffin ray is a species of electric ray endemic to Australia, where it is common in inshore waters shallower than 80 m (260 ft). It is the sole member of its family Hypnidae. This small species typically reaches 40 cm (16 in) in length. Greatly enlarged pectoral fins and an extremely short tail, coupled with diminutive dorsal and caudal fins all concentrated towards the rear, give the coffin ray a distinctive pear-like shape. It is a varying shade of brown in color above, and has tiny eyes and a large, highly distensible mouth.