Torpedo adenensis

Carvalho, Stehmann & Manilo, 2002

Classification: Elasmobranchii Torpediniformes Torpedinidae

Reference of the original description

de Carvalho, M.R. & Stehmann, M. & Manilo, L.G. (2002)
Torpedo adenensis: a new species of electric ray from the Gulf of Aden: with comments on nominal species of Torpedo from the western Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea, and adjacent areas (Chondrichthyes, Torpediniformes, Torpedinidae). American Museum Novitates, 3369, 1–34

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Synonyms / new combinations and misspellings
Torpedo (Torpedo) adenensis

Types
Torpedo adenensis
Holotype: ZMUAS: 5121 (109204); Paratype: AMNH: 231441; ZMH: 123432 (old: ISH 4-1993); ZMUAS: 5418; ZMUAS: 5121 (109203);

Description :

Citation: Torpedo adenensis Carvalho, Stehmann & Manilo, 2002: In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 10/2025

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Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: known from the type locality, Gulf of Aden, 15°15"quot;03"N, 52°00"quot;04"E. 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].

Habitat
demersal; marine; depth range 125 - 140 m (Ref. 46206)

Remarks
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