Apron ray
📖 Overview
A benthic species found on continental shelf. Produces 2-5 pups during each gestation (up to 12 reported from Argentina). Segregates by sex. Maturity size for males at 23-29 cm TL, females probably smaller (at least in Argentina); birth size at 8-9 cm TL .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Apron ray is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Apron ray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Apron ray is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Apron ray is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 5 - 165 m . Subtropical; 15°S - 56°S, 76°W - 50°W Southeast Pacific: Peru and Chile (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Apron Numbfish · Apron Ray |
| 🌍CES | narcina peruánská |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Razza elettrica di Tschudi · Torpedine di Tschudi |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Тембладера |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Raya Eléctrica · Tembladera · Torpedo · Torpedo chico · tembladerilla |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 11 records indexed .
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