Wizard Marbled Electric Ray

The marbled electric ray torpedo marmorata is a species of electric ray in the family torpedinidae found in the coastal waters of the eastern atlantic ocean from the north sea to south africa this benthic fish inhabits rocky reefs seagrass beds and sandy and muddy flats in shallow to moderately deep waters.

Wizard marbled electric ray.

The marbled electric ray torpedo marmorata is a species of electric ray in the family torpedinidae found in the coastal waters of the eastern atlantic ocean from the north sea to south africa this benthic fish inhabits rocky reefs seagrass beds and sandy and muddy flats in shallow to moderately deep waters. The marbled electric ray reaches a maximum total length of 39 inches 100 cm making it much smaller than the atlantic torpedo t. The torpedo fish or electric ray appears continuously in premodern natural histories as a magical creature and its ability to numb fishermen without seeming to touch them was a significant source of evidence for the belief in occult qualities in nature during the ages before the discovery of electricity as an explanatory mode. Males reach maturity at approximately 10 inches 25 1 cm total length and females at 12 inches 31 2 cm total length corresponding to approximately 5 years of age.

It can survive in environments with very little dissolved oxygen such as tidal pools. It is distinguishable from other torpedo species in its range by its ornate dorsal coloration. Equipped with electric organs this ray is an advanced ambush predator whose mottled skin color renders it nearly invisible to unsuspecting eyes.