Family: |
Torpedinidae (Electric rays) |
Max. size: |
154 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 60 kg |
Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine; depth range - 530 m |
Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: Nova Scotia, mainly eastern USA, rarely south to Venezuela. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Life history unknown. Males reaches maturity at 75-85 cm TL, females at 125-135 cm TL (Ref. 114953). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 31 May 2019 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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