New Zealand Torpedo
Tetronarce fairchildi
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 5–1153 m
- Max size: 1 m
- For divers: caution
An electric ray of the New Zealand shelf and upper slope, the torpedo ranges from shallows down past a thousand metres. It packs powerful electric organs in its disc and feeds on fish, probably hunting by night, bearing live young rather than laying eggs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Torpediniformes › Torpedinidae › Tetronarce
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 845704.
FAQ
- How deep does the New Zealand Torpedo live?
- The New Zealand Torpedo (Tetronarce fairchildi) is typically found at 5–1153 m.
- Is the New Zealand Torpedo dangerous to divers?
- Divers should approach the New Zealand Torpedo with care.
- How big does the New Zealand Torpedo get?
- The New Zealand Torpedo grows to about 1 m.