Torpediniformes
Torpediniformes is an order of cartilaginous fish commonly known as electric rays. They are characterized by their disc-shaped bodies, which are formed by the fusion of their pectoral fins to their head. Unlike most rays, which have a whip-like tail, torpediniformes possess a thick, muscular tail with two dorsal fins and a distinct caudal fin. Their most distinctive feature is the presence of powerful electric organs located on either side of their head, derived from modified muscle tissue.
These electric organs can generate a significant electrical discharge, which serves multiple purposes. Torpediniformes use their
Torpediniformes are found in temperate and tropical waters worldwide, inhabiting a variety of marine environments, from