Cartilaginous fish · Torpediniformes · Torpedinidae
Torpedo torpedo
At high risk of extinction in the wild over the medium term.
The ocellate torpedo, or common torpedo ray, is a medium-sized cartilaginous fish similar to the electric ray, a name that is also used for this fish itself.
Size
up to 60 cm
Diet
Carnivore
Feeds mainly on other animals.
Activity
Nocturnal
Active mainly at night.
Social structure
Solitary
Lives and hunts alone, joining others only to breed.
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Sources consulted: Wikipedia (es): Torpedo torpedo
Parks and dive sites where this species has been documented — showing 10 of 69.
Other species in the catalogue with the most in common with Ocellate Torpedo — same habitat, park, country, tags or family.
The ocellate torpedo is classified as vulnerable. Organisations such as the IUCN, WWF and the Wildlife Conservation Society work specifically on its conservation and that of its habitat; looking into their programmes is a good starting point if you want to get involved.
It's documented in 8 protected areas — one reason why protecting these places matters for its conservation.
Based on what we already know about ocellate torpedo.
The pins mark the dive sites where its presence is documented.
