Marbled Electric Ray
Torpedo marmorata
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 2–370 m
- Max size: 1 m
- For divers: caution
- IUCN status: VU
A flat, rounded ray that delivers a strong electric shock, the marbled electric ray buries itself by day with only its eyes and spiracle showing, then hunts small fishes and crustaceans after dark. It favours seagrass, rocky reefs and soft bottoms in cooler water and is listed as Vulnerable.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Torpediniformes › Torpedinidae › Torpedo
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 271684.
FAQ
- How deep does the Marbled Electric Ray live?
- The Marbled Electric Ray (Torpedo marmorata) is typically found at 2–370 m.
- Is the Marbled Electric Ray dangerous to divers?
- Divers should approach the Marbled Electric Ray with care.
- How big does the Marbled Electric Ray get?
- The Marbled Electric Ray grows to about 1 m.