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Electric ray

Torpedo mackayana

Endangered

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Torpediniformes (electric ray)
Family
Torpedinidae
Genus
Torpedo
Species
Torpedo mackayana (Electric ray)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Tremolina negra
French Torpille noire

Similar Species in Torpedo

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Dormideira
Torpedo marmorata
Not Evaluated
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Tremedeira
Torpedo torpedo
Vulnerable
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marbled electric eel
Torpedo sinuspersici
Data Deficient
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Florida torpedo
Torpedo andersoni
Least Concern
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Rosette torpedo
Torpedo bauchotae
Endangered
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Leopard torpedo
Torpedo panthera
Data Deficient
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Aden Gulf Torpedo
Torpedo adenensis
Endangered
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Red Sea Torpedo
Torpedo suessii
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Electric ray?
The scientific name of Electric ray is Torpedo mackayana. It belongs to the genus Torpedo.
What is the conservation status of Electric ray?
Electric ray (Torpedo mackayana) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Electric ray belong to?
Electric ray (Torpedo mackayana) belongs to the genus Torpedo, which is part of the taxonomic family Torpedinidae.
Is Electric ray endangered?
Yes, Electric ray (Torpedo mackayana) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Electric ray belong to?
Electric ray (Torpedo mackayana) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Electric ray?
The closest relatives of Electric ray in the genus Torpedo include Dormideira, Tremedeira, marbled electric eel, Florida torpedo, Rosette torpedo.

Genus Torpedo — 10 Species

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Dormideira
Torpedo marmorata
NE 🐾
Tremedeira
Torpedo torpedo
VU 🐾
marbled electric eel
Torpedo sinuspersici
DD 🐾
Florida torpedo
Torpedo andersoni
LC 🐾
Rosette torpedo
Torpedo bauchotae
EN
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Electric ray
Torpedo mackayana
EN
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Leopard torpedo
Torpedo panthera
DD 🐾
Aden Gulf Torpedo
Torpedo adenensis
EN 🐾
Red Sea Torpedo
Torpedo suessii
CR 🐾
blackspotted electric ray
Torpedo fuscomaculata
DD
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