| Family: |
Torpedinidae (Electric rays) |
| Max. size: |
90 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 700 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: From Costa Rica to Chile, and Galapagos Is. (Ref. 130539). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Lives on the continental shelf, usually in very shallow waters. Feeds on invertebrates and benthic fishes. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). Maturity size of males usually at ca. 40 cm TL (Ref. 114953). The electric organs can produce a discharge of about 45 volts, depending on the size of the animal. The discharge is used to stun prey and as defense against predators. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 May 2021 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
other |
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