Catalog of Fishes
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Torpedo andersoni
Bullis, 1962
Florida torpedo
Classification: Elasmobranchii Torpediniformes Torpedinidae
Reference of the original description
A new species of Torpedo from the Florida Straits. Bulletin of Marine Science of the Gulf and Caribbean, 12(1), 61–65
A new species of Torpedo from the Florida Straits. Bulletin of Marine Science of the Gulf and Caribbean, 12(1), 61–65
Synonyms / new combinations and misspellings
Torpedo (Torpedo) andersoni
Torpedo (Torpedo) andersoni
Description :
Citation: Torpedo andersoni Bullis, 1962: In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 12/2024
Common names
Florida torpedo
Florida torpedo
Distribution
Western Central Atlantic: along the western edge of the Great Bahama Bank, Florida Straits.
Western Central Atlantic: along the western edge of the Great Bahama Bank, Florida Straits.
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=7161;
shark-references Species-ID=7161;
