marbled torpedo ray
| Scientific name | Torpedo marmorata |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Risso |
| Year of description | 1810 |
| IUCN category | VU |
| Family | Torpedinidae |
| Genus | Torpedo |
Introduction
Torpedo marmorata, commonly known as marbled torpedo ray, is a salt water fish.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size60 cm
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Maximum size100 cm
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ShapeCircular
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Mimicrysand
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Patternmottling
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Average size60 cm
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Maximum size100 cm
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ShapeCircular
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Mimicrysand
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Patternmottling
How to recognize the marbled torpedo ray ?
The marbled torpedo ray measures between 60 and 100 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly beige body. The also has marron mottling.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialNo
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Way of livingnocturnal
The marbled torpedo ray is a fish solitary naturally found on the bottom. This species is carnivorous . This fish lives mainly at night. Usually, it leaves its hiding place and starts to be active once it gets dark.
n general, this species does not care much about other animals crossing its path.
Reproduction
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Reproductionvivipare
The marbled torpedo ray is a fish vivipare.
Life-threatening species
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VenomousNo
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ElectrocuteYes
In the most serious cases, it can cause death.
Where to find it?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Depth0 - 370 m
Biotope presentation
The marbled torpedo ray is most often found at a depth between 0m and 370m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
To go further
To read on the web
Sources & Contributions
Participation & Validation
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Translation
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Tags
#Torpedinidae
#Torpedo
#fonds sablonneux
#Mediterranean Sea
#Océan Atlantique Est Afrique - Angulhas
#Océan Atlantique Est Afrique - Bengala
#Océan Atlantique Est Afrique - Golfe de guinée
#Temperate Eastern Atlantic Ocean
#Océan Atlantique Est Afrique - Transition & Cap Vert
#Eastern tropical Atlantic Ocean
#Corsica
#Canary Islands
#Sardinia
#Sicily
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