Peruvian torpedo (Torpedo peruana)

Scientific name: Torpedo peruana Chirichigno F., 1963

The Peruvian torpedo (Torpedo peruana) is a marine fish of the family Torpedinidae. Native range: Southeast Pacific, Peru and the Galapagos Islands; including Colombia.

Biology

A semi-pelagic ray found on sand and mud bottoms as well as in the water column over deep water. Ovoviviparous.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Torpedo peruana
Family
Torpedinidae (Electric rays)
Order
Torpediniformes (Electric rays)
Class
Elasmobranchii (Sharks and Rays)
Maximum length
50.0
Depth range
24–168 m (79–551 ft)
Environment
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 24 - 168 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Southeast Pacific: Peru and the Galapagos Islands; including Colombia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
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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