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Torpedo suessii
Steindachner, 1898
Classification: Elasmobranchii Torpediniformes Torpedinidae
Reference of the original description
Über einige neue Fischarten aus dem rothen Meere. Anzeiger der Kaiserlichen Akademie der Wissenschaften, Mathematisch–Naturwissenschaftliche Classe, 35(19), 198–200
Über einige neue Fischarten aus dem rothen Meere. Anzeiger der Kaiserlichen Akademie der Wissenschaften, Mathematisch–Naturwissenschaftliche Classe, 35(19), 198–200
Image of the original description
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Synonyms / new combinations and misspellings
Narcacion suessi, Torpedo suessi, Torpedo suissi, Torpedo (Torpedo) suissi
Narcacion suessi, Torpedo suessi, Torpedo suissi, Torpedo (Torpedo) suissi
Description :
Citation: Torpedo suessii Steindachner, 1898: In: Database of modern sharks, rays and chimaeras, www.shark-references.com, World Wide Web electronic publication, Version 12/2024
Distribution
Western Indian Ocean: known from the type locality, harbor of Perim, at Mocca (Mocho), Red Sea.
Western Indian Ocean: known from the type locality, harbor of Perim, at Mocca (Mocho), Red Sea.
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=7208;
shark-references Species-ID=7208;
