Torpedo Redondo vs Raya

Diplobatis guamachensis compared with Diplobatis ommata

Key Differences

• Torpedo Redondo is Vulnerable while Raya is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Torpedo Redondo	Raya
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class same	Elasmobranchii	Elasmobranchii
Order same	Torpediniformes (electric ray)	Torpediniformes (electric ray)
Family same	Narcinidae	Narcinidae
Genus same	Diplobatis	Diplobatis
Species	Diplobatis guamachensis	Diplobatis ommata

Evolutionary Relationship

Torpedo Redondo and Raya share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Diplobatis.

Conservation Status

Torpedo Redondo

VU — Vulnerable

Raya

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Torpedo Redondo	Raya
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Torpedo Redondo

Habitat

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Raya

Torpedo Redondo

The Brownband Numbfish (Diplobatis guamachensis) is a species in the genus Diplobatis. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Raya

The Bullseye electric ray (Diplobatis ommata) is a species in the genus Diplobatis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.