Chilean torpedo (Torpedo tremens)

Scientific name: Torpedo tremens de Buen, 1959

The Chilean torpedo (Torpedo tremens) is a marine fish of the family Torpedinidae. Native range: Eastern Pacific, Costa Rica and Chile.

Biology

Lives on the continental shelf, usually in very shallow waters. Feeds on invertebrates and benthic fishes. Ovoviviparous. 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.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Torpedo tremens
Family
Torpedinidae (Electric rays)
Order
Torpediniformes (Electric rays)
Class
Elasmobranchii (Sharks and Rays)
Maximum length
58.0
Depth range
1 m (3 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 1 - ? m
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: Costa Rica and Chile.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Data deficient (DD)
Threat to humans
Other
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest
Resilience
Very Low, minimum population doubling time more than 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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