Black-Spotted Torpedo
Torpedo fuscomaculata
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 0–439 m
- Max size: 64 cm
- For divers: caution
- IUCN status: DD
A spotted electric ray of sandy patches near deep rocky reefs, it ranges from the intertidal down to over 400 metres. It hunts fishes and cuttlefish, stunning larger prey with a powerful electric discharge, and bears live young in summer.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Torpediniformes › Torpedinidae › Torpedo
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217379.
FAQ
- How deep does the Black-Spotted Torpedo live?
- The Black-Spotted Torpedo (Torpedo fuscomaculata) is typically found at 0–439 m.
- Is the Black-Spotted Torpedo dangerous to divers?
- Divers should approach the Black-Spotted Torpedo with care.
- How big does the Black-Spotted Torpedo get?
- The Black-Spotted Torpedo grows to about 64 cm.