Gulf torpedo

Persian Gulf torpedo
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Chondrichthyes
Subclass: Elasmobranchii
Order: Torpediniformes
Family: Torpedinidae
Genus: Torpedo
Species:
T. sinuspersici
Binomial name
Torpedo sinuspersici
Olfers, 1831
Range of the Gulf torpedo

The Gulf torpedo (Torpedo sinuspersici) or variable electric ray, is a species of electric ray in the family Torpedinidae. It is found in the Indian Ocean, but may represent a species flock of several local endemic species.[1] It is distinguishable from other Torpedo species in its range by its ornate dorsal coloration.[2] Another common name, marbled electric ray, is not to be confused with Torpedo marmorata.

  1. ^ a b Kyne, P.M. (2019). "Torpedo sinuspersici". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T60136A140820271. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T60136A140820271.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
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