Ringed Torpedo
Torpedo mackayana
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 30–50 m
- Max size: 40 cm
- For divers: caution
- IUCN status: EN
This torpedo ray can stun prey and predators alike with paired electric organs in its disc, hunting small fish and invertebrates in shallow shelf water. It carries its young live rather than laying eggs. Heavy fishing pressure has left it endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Torpediniformes › Torpedinidae › Torpedo
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 271682.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ringed Torpedo live?
- The Ringed Torpedo (Torpedo mackayana) is typically found at 30–50 m.
- Is the Ringed Torpedo dangerous to divers?
- Divers should approach the Ringed Torpedo with care.
- How big does the Ringed Torpedo get?
- The Ringed Torpedo grows to about 40 cm.