Common name(s)

Brownspotted Torpedo Ray.

Binomial

Torpedo sp. (awaiting formal description).

Synonyms

None.

Identification

A small to medium-sized torpedo ray with a subcircular disc that is slightly wider than long. Anterior margin of disc straight or almost straight, with a weak central bulge. Eyes protruding; slightly larger than spiracles. Eyes and spiracles closely separated. Spiracles rounded with multiple small pointed papillae.
Pelvic fins somewhat broad, with mildly convex posterior margins. Tail relatively long with a well developed lateral skin fold. Dorsal fins well separated. First dorsal fin tall with a rounded apex and posterior margin. First dorsal origin significantly anterior to pelvic fin insertion. Second dorsal fin smaller than first, anterior margin heavily slanted, apex narrowly rounded, posterior margin mildly convex. Caudal fin large, sub-triangular, apices narrowly rounded, posterior margin deeply convex.

Colour

Dorsum variable. Overall light brown with many large reddish-brown to dark brown spots surrounded by smaller diffuse white spots. Spots smaller towards disc margin. Brown spots may be bold and well defined or indistinct, leading to a mottled appearance. Ventrum pale.

Size

Maximum length unknown.