ATLANTIC TORPEDO

Torpedo nobiliana


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Torpedo nobiliana Bonaparte, 1835

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Juveniles benthic over soft bottoms or near coral reefs (Ref. 12951) from 10-150 m; adults are semi-pelagic to pelagic, swimming in the water column and have been reported to migrate over long distances (Ref. 2803). Feeds mainly on pelagic and benthic bony fishes and small sharks (Ref. 5578). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). Packs a powerful electric shock of up to 220 volts (Ref. 9710).