| Family: |
Torpedinidae (Electric rays) |
| Max. size: |
40 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 30 - 50 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic: Senegal to Angola. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found in continental shelf in shallow water to at least 15 m deep. Presumably feeds on small invertebrates and fishes (Ref. 114953). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). Males mature at ca. 32 cm TL, females at ca. 35 cm TL (Ref. 114953). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 04 August 2020 (A2d) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
other |
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