Torpedinidae

Aden Gulf torpedo

Torpedo adenensis

Circular disc in plain reddish

• Tropical
• Regional distribution
• Marine fish
• Indian Ocean
• Other
• Small
• Tropical fish

The Aden Gulf torpedo or Aden torpedo (Torpedo adenensis) is a poorly known species of electric ray in the family Torpedinidae, seemingly endemic to the eastern Gulf of Aden, near the coast of Yemen. Growing to 41 cm (16 in) long, this species has a nearly circular pectoral fin disc and a short, thick tail with two dorsal fins and a well-developed caudal fin. It is characterized by its reddish dorsal coloration, which in contrast to related species lacks any additional markings.