[2] The shortlip electric ray is found in shallow continental shelf waters offshore of China, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, at a depth of 41 to 70 meters.

It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, as it is caught as by-catch in large numbers by shrimp trawling fisheries operating throughout its range.

Unlike most species of Narcine, the second dorsal fin of N. brevilabiata is smaller than the first.

The forward part of the pelvic fins are expanded into long lobes, while their rear margins are concave.

The tooth bands are exposed and subtriangular in shape, with the upper clearly wider than the lower.