The Atlantic Torpedo is found on bothsides of the Atlantic Ocean but is absent from the southern half of South America and also from Greenland. This range includes all of the Mediterranian Sea. Atlantic Torpedo are semi-pelagic to pelagic the juveniles are benthic and live over soft bottom and near coral reef habitats.
A large adult Atlantic torpedo has the ability to deliver a non-fatal to humans but very painful and stunning electric charge. This is the origin of one of the common names, Atlantic Electric Ray.
The Atlantic Torpedo is a large ray. Its body is disc shaped is broad and truncate along the front. Two dorsal fins near the tail. The electric organs are located on the pectoral fins. So handle with care.
Atlantic torpedo feed on large benthic and pelagic fish including sharks, dogfish, flounder, and mullet. It catches and envelops fish with its pectoral fins, delivering a powerful electric shock of 170-220 volts from the electric organs. These electric shocks stun or outright kill the prey fish.