Marbled Electric Ray

Marbled Electric Ray

Torpedo marmorata

Vulnerable

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DESCRIPTION

The Marbled Electric Ray can unleash a jolt strong enough to stun a fish and make a person’s hand go numb. Newborn pups already know how to shock and hunt, and it can ride out low-oxygen puddles in tidepools by sitting still and slowing everything down.

Max Length 100 cm
Max Weight 3 kg
Lifespan 12 - 20 years
Habitat Seabed, coastal zone, deep water, and coral reef
Depth Range 2 - 370 m
Diet Carnivore
Activity Nocturnal
Social Behavior Solitary
Range

Where Marbled Electric Ray has been recorded

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Marbled Electric Ray

Where can you see the Marbled Electric Ray?

The Marbled Electric Ray can be seen at 6 dive destinations in Spain. The best spots include Balearic Islands (Spain), Cabo de Gata (Spain), Cabo de Palos (Spain), Canary Islands (Spain), and La Herradura (Spain).

What is the best time to see the Marbled Electric Ray?

Sightings of the Marbled Electric Ray peak at different times depending on the destination: Cabo de Gata from April to October, Cabo de Palos from April to October, La Herradura from April to October, and Medes Islands from April to October.

How big does the Marbled Electric Ray get?

The Marbled Electric Ray can reach up to 100 cm in length and 3 kg in weight.

What habitat does the Marbled Electric Ray live in?

The Marbled Electric Ray is found in these habitats: seabed, coastal zone, deep water, and coral reef.

How deep does the Marbled Electric Ray live?

The Marbled Electric Ray lives between 2 and 370 m deep.

What does the Marbled Electric Ray eat?

Feeds on other animals, from fish to crustaceans or molluscs depending on the species.

When is the Marbled Electric Ray most active?

Active after dark, resting or hidden away during the day. Night dives are when it comes out.

Does the Marbled Electric Ray live in groups?

No. The Marbled Electric Ray is mostly solitary and is usually seen on its own.

How long does the Marbled Electric Ray live?

The Marbled Electric Ray lives 12 to 20 years.

What is the conservation status of the Marbled Electric Ray?

The Marbled Electric Ray is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

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