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🌊 Marine Endangered ⚡ Other 🌡️ Tropical

Ringed torpedo

Torpedo mackayana Metzelaar, 1919
Max Length
40 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.2
Depth
30–50 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
44.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Found in continental shelf in shallow water to at least 15 m deep. Presumably feeds on small invertebrates and fishes . Ovoviviparous . Males mature at ca. 32 cm TL, females at ca. 35 cm TL .

Scientific Name
Torpedo mackayana
Authority
Metzelaar, 1919
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
EN
Max Length
40 cm
Depth Range
30–50 m
Latitude
17°S – 15°N
Trophic Level
4.2
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
44.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Ringed torpedo is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Ringed torpedo is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Ringed 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; brackish; demersal; depth range 30 - 50 m . Tropical; 15°N - 17°S, 19°W - 14°E

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌿 Brackish ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.2±0.7
Food Items

small invertebrates and fishes (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01479 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
40cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Endangered
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
44.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.2
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
15°N – 17°S
Described By
Metzelaar, 1919

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 453 records indexed .

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