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Torpedo fuscomaculata
Peters, 1855
Black-spotted torpedo
Classification: Elasmobranchii Torpediniformes Torpedinidae
Reference of the original description
Uebersicht der in Mossambique beobachteten Seefische. Bericht über die zur Bekanntmachung geeigneten Verhandlungen der Königlich Preußischen Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Berlin, 1855, 428–466
Uebersicht der in Mossambique beobachteten Seefische. Bericht über die zur Bekanntmachung geeigneten Verhandlungen der Königlich Preußischen Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Berlin, 1855, 428–466
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Synonyms / new combinations and misspellings
Fimbriotorpedo fuscomaculata, Fimbriotorpedo smithii, Narcacion fuscomaculatus, Narcobatus smithi, Torpedo cf. fuscomaculata, Torpedo smithii, Torpedo (Torpedo) fuscomaculata
Fimbriotorpedo fuscomaculata, Fimbriotorpedo smithii, Narcacion fuscomaculatus, Narcobatus smithi, Torpedo cf. fuscomaculata, Torpedo smithii, Torpedo (Torpedo) fuscomaculata
Types
Torpedo fuscomaculata
Lectotype: ZMB: 4573; Paralectotype: ZMB: 4573;
Torpedo smithii
Holotype: BMNH: 1852.8.12.46;
Torpedo fuscomaculata
Lectotype: ZMB: 4573; Paralectotype: ZMB: 4573;
Torpedo smithii
Holotype: BMNH: 1852.8.12.46;
Description :
Citation: Torpedo fuscomaculata Peters, 1855: In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 04/2024
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Torpedo fuscomaculata Peters, 1855, ERB 0464, female, 29,5 cm TL, 20,0 cm DW, South Africa © Frederik H. Mollen (Elasmobranch Research Belgium)
Torpedo fuscomaculata Peters, 1855, ERB 0464, female, 29,5 cm TL, 20,0 cm DW, South Africa © Frederik H. Mollen (Elasmobranch Research Belgium)
Common names
Raie trembleur, 
Black-spotted torpedo, Blackspotted electric ray
Raie trembleur, Black-spotted torpedo, Blackspotted electric ray
Short Description
Large ray with a small caudal fin and small papillae around the spiracles [536]. Dull grey above with variable markings, often in the form of dark lines or large spots; white below [536].
Large ray with a small caudal fin and small papillae around the spiracles [536]. Dull grey above with variable markings, often in the form of dark lines or large spots; white below [536].
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: with certainty from southern Mozambique to Cape Agulhas, South Africa. Possibly occurring off smaller islands in the Indian Ocean but identity of specimens uncertain and need verification. Source: www.gbif.org
Western Indian Ocean: with certainty from southern Mozambique to Cape Agulhas, South Africa. Possibly occurring off smaller islands in the Indian Ocean but identity of specimens uncertain and need verification. Source: www.gbif.org
Biology
Exhibit ovoviparity (aplacental viviparity), with embryos feeding initially on yolk, then receiving additional nourishment from the mother by indirect absorption of uterine fluid enriched with mucus, fat or protein through specialised structures [733].
Exhibit ovoviparity (aplacental viviparity), with embryos feeding initially on yolk, then receiving additional nourishment from the mother by indirect absorption of uterine fluid enriched with mucus, fat or protein through specialised structures [733].
Remarks
shark-references Species-ID=7174;
shark-references Species-ID=7174;
Parasites (arranged by Jürgen Pollerspöck)
Copepoda
Isopoda
Copepoda
Isopoda
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