Tetronarce peruana (Chirichigno F., 1963)
Peruvian torpedo
Tetronarce peruana
photo by Robertson, R.

Family:  Torpedinidae (Electric rays)
Max. size:  50 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  reef-associated; marine; depth range 24 - 168 m
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific: Peru and the Galapagos Islands (Ref. 12951); including Colombia (Ref. 58465).
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  A semi-pelagic ray found on sand and mud bottoms as well as in the water column over deep water. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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