Torpedo ray

Torpedo sp.

Length Maximum disc width uncertain; specimens observed from submersible have not been positively identified to species level, and those captured by trawls have not been formally identified
Description Specimens photographed from submersible appear dark gray; broad body and short spineless tail
Food Diet uncertain; stuns prey with shock produced by electric organs located behind the eyes
Habitat Bottom areas in deep water, to depths of at least 1,500 ft
Reproduction Presumed aplacental vivipary with embryos feed on uterine milk after using up yolk sac; litter size and size at maturity uncertain