Catalog of Fishes
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Torpedo alexandrinsis
Mazhar, 1987
Alexandrine torpedo
Classification: Elasmobranchii Torpediniformes Torpedinidae
Reference of the original description
The elasmobranchs of the Mediterranean. 6. Three torpedos. Bulletin of the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, 8(2), 109–135
The elasmobranchs of the Mediterranean. 6. Three torpedos. Bulletin of the Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, 8(2), 109–135
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Synonyms / new combinations and misspellings
Torpedo alexandrensis, Torpedo alexandriensis, Torpedo (Torpedo) alexandrinsis
Torpedo alexandrensis, Torpedo alexandriensis, Torpedo (Torpedo) alexandrinsis
Types
Torpedo alexandrinsis
Torpedo alexandrinsis
Description :
Citation: Torpedo alexandrinsis Mazhar, 1987: In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 12/2024
Common names
Alexandrine torpedo
Alexandrine torpedo
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: Egypt.
Western Indian Ocean: Egypt.
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].
Habitat
demersal; marine
demersal; marine
Remarks
shark-references Species-ID=7160;
shark-references Species-ID=7160;
