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Tetronarce peruana (Chirichigno F., 1963) Peruvian torpedo |
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photo by
Robertson, R. |
| Family: | Torpedinidae (Electric rays) | |||
| Max. size: | 50 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 24 - 168 m | |||
| Distribution: | Southeast Pacific: Peru and the Galapagos Islands (Ref. 12951); including Colombia (Ref. 58465). | |||
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| Biology: | A semi-pelagic ray found on sand and mud bottoms as well as in the water column over deep water. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||