Electric ray

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Elasmobranchii

Order

Torpediniformes (Zitterrochenartige)

Family

Torpedinidae

Genus

Tetronarce

Species

Tetronarce formosa (Electric ray)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Tremolina negra

French Torpille noire

Similar Species in Tetronarce

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Dunkler Zitterrochen

Tetronarce nobiliana

Not Evaluated

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Pazifischer Zitterrochen

Tetronarce californica

Least Concern

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Argentine torpedo

Tetronarce puelcha

Critically Endangered

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Chilean torpedo

Tetronarce tremens

Least Concern

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Cowley’s torpedo ray

Tetronarce cowleyi

Least Concern

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Trapezoid torpedo

Tetronarce tokionis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Electric ray?

The scientific name of Electric ray is Tetronarce formosa. It belongs to the genus Tetronarce.

What is the conservation status of Electric ray?

Electric ray (Tetronarce formosa) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Electric ray belong to?

Electric ray (Tetronarce formosa) belongs to the genus Tetronarce, which is part of the taxonomic family Torpedinidae.

What kingdom does Electric ray belong to?

Electric ray (Tetronarce formosa) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Electric ray?

The closest relatives of Electric ray in the genus Tetronarce include Dunkler Zitterrochen, Pazifischer Zitterrochen, Argentine torpedo, Trapezoid torpedo, Cowley’s torpedo ray.