Shorttail torpedo
📖 Overview
An offshore species found on continental shelves and slopes . Found near rocky reefs, over sand and mud bottoms . Feeds on fishes and crustaceans . Ovoviviparous . Capable of severely shocking people if handled .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Shorttail torpedo is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Shorttail torpedo is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Shorttail torpedo is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Exhibit ovoviparity (aplacental viviparity), with embryos feeding initially on yolk, then receiving additional nourishment from the mother by indirect absorption of uterine fluid enriched with mucus, fat or protein through specialised structures .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 90 - 750 m . Deep-water Indian Ocean: southern Australia, from Port Headland to Tasmania and off the Swain Reefs in Queensland.
🌿 Ecology
fishes and crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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