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 |