Peruvian Torpedo
Tetronarce peruana
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 24–168 m
- Max size: 50 cm
- For divers: safe
An electric ray of the eastern Pacific that hunts over sand and mud and out into open water above the deep. Like its relatives it can deliver a stunning jolt to subdue prey, gives birth to live young, and grows to about 50 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Torpediniformes › Torpedinidae › Tetronarce
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 845707.
FAQ
- How deep does the Peruvian Torpedo live?
- The Peruvian Torpedo (Tetronarce peruana) is typically found at 24–168 m.
- Is the Peruvian Torpedo dangerous to divers?
- The Peruvian Torpedo is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Peruvian Torpedo get?
- The Peruvian Torpedo grows to about 50 cm.