Torpedo [Torpedo]
Description
Torpedo rays are electric rays with a compact, torpedo-shaped body and a distinctive, often mottled pattern. Divers may see them resting on the seafloor or hovering low over sand, where their smooth movements and subtle breathing make them feel surprisingly stealthy.
Species
Marbled Electric Ray
Torpedo marmorata
Torpedo adenensis
Torpedo adenensis
Torpedo alexandrinsis
Torpedo alexandrinsis
Torpedo andersoni
Torpedo andersoni
Torpedo bauchotae
Torpedo bauchotae
Blackspotted Electric Ray
Torpedo fuscomaculata
Torpedo mackayana
Torpedo mackayana
Torpedo panthera
Torpedo panthera
Marbled Electric Eel
Torpedo sinuspersici
Torpedo suessii
Torpedo suessii
Common Torpedo
Torpedo torpedo
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Elasmobranchs (Sharks, Rays, Skates)
Elasmobranchii
|
| Order |
Torpedo Rays (Electric Rays)
Torpediniformes
|
| Family |
Electric Rays
Torpedinidae
|
Statistics
- Species 11