Torpedo mackayana

Metzelaar, 1919


Ringed torpedo
Classification: Elasmobranchii Torpediniformes Torpedinidae

Reference of the original description
Metzelaar, J. (1919)
Report on the fishes, collected by Dr. J. Boeke in the Dutch West Indies 1904-1905, with comparative notes on marine fishes of tropical West Africa. F.J. Belinfante, Gravenhage: 1–314

Synonyms / new combinations and misspellings
Torpedo (Tetronarce) mackayana, Torpedo (Torpedo) mackayana

Types
Torpedo mackayana
Holotype: ZMA: 100443;


Description :


Citation: Torpedo mackayana Metzelaar, 1919: In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 12/2024

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Torpedo mackayana Metzelaar, 1919, off Camerun © Aristide Takoukam and AMMCO
Common names
eng Ringed torpedo

Distribution
Eastern Atlantic: Senegal to Angola. 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].

Size / Weight / Age
38.7 cm TL (male/unsexed; (Ref. 4430))

Habitat
demersal; brackish; marine; depth range 30 - 50 m (Ref. 4430)

Remarks
shark-references Species-ID=7179;