Torpedo suessii [Torpedo suessii]
Description
This electric ray is frequently encountered in areas with soft substrates, where it may bury slightly or remain close to the bottom. Divers often notice it as a low, streamlined shape that becomes more apparent as it changes position, revealing its distinctive look and calm, deliberate movement.
Where To See Torpedo suessii
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
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| Genus |
Torpedo
Torpedo
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