Torpedo panthera [Torpedo panthera]
Description
With bold, high-contrast markings reminiscent of a big cat’s coat, this electric ray can be a memorable sight when it’s visible on the bottom. Divers commonly see it gliding slowly or resting near sandy patches, where its pattern stands out as it turns its body.
Where To See Torpedo panthera
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Elasmobranchs (Sharks, Rays, Skates)
Elasmobranchii
|
| Order |
Torpedo Rays (Electric Rays)
Torpediniformes
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| Family |
Electric Rays
Torpedinidae
|
| Genus |
Torpedo
Torpedo
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