Alexandrine torpedo (Torpedo alexandrinsis) fish species and information / pictures of Alexandrine torpedo - Torpedo alexandrinsis

Alexandrine torpedo (Torpedo alexandrinsis) fish species information

Scientific Name
Torpedo alexandrinsis

Common Name
Alexandrine torpedo

Biology
Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449).

Classification

Classified By
Mazhar, 1987
Class
Sharks and Rays (Elasmobranchii)
Order
Electric rays (Torpediniformes)
Family
Electric rays (Torpedinidae)

Distribution

Region
Western Indian Ocean
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Egypt.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Marine; demersal
Trophic Level
4.37 s.e. 0.79 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
True
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
False
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
Unknown cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Very high vulnerability (75 of 100)
Resilience
Very Low, minimum population doubling time more than 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated