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marbled electric eel

Torpedo sinuspersici

Data Deficient

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found in Syria.

🇸🇾 Syria

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hayvan)

Phylum

Chordata (Kordalılar)

Class

Elasmobranchii

Order

Torpediniformes (electric ray)

Species

Torpedo sinuspersici (marbled electric eel)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Tremolina mármol

French Torpille auréolée

Arabic Lukhma

Similar Species in Torpedo

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Benekli elektrik balığı

Torpedo torpedo

Vulnerable

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Lekeli elektrik balığı

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of marbled electric eel?

The scientific name of marbled electric eel is Torpedo sinuspersici. It belongs to the genus Torpedo.

What is the conservation status of marbled electric eel?

marbled electric eel (Torpedo sinuspersici) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does marbled electric eel live?

marbled electric eel is found in Found in Syria.. Countries include Syria.

What family does marbled electric eel belong to?

marbled electric eel (Torpedo sinuspersici) belongs to the genus Torpedo, which is part of the taxonomic family Torpedinidae.

What kingdom does marbled electric eel belong to?

marbled electric eel (Torpedo sinuspersici) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).

What are the closest relatives of marbled electric eel?

The closest relatives of marbled electric eel in the genus Torpedo include Benekli elektrik balığı, Lekeli elektrik balığı, Florida torpedo, Rosette torpedo, Electric ray.