Illustration representing electric ray (Torpediniformes)
Order

Torpediniformes

electric ray

54 species in this taxon

order of fishes electric ray (Torpediniformes) is an order comprising closely related families of organisms. It contains 5 families with 54 known species. This includes the family groups Hypnidae, Narcinidae, Narkidae, Platyrhinidae, and Torpedinidae. Among its members, 24 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Elasmobranchii (Elasmobranchii).

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