Leopard torpedo ray
Torpedo torpedo
Sighting evidence at Papagayo Bay Angel Shark
The spotted torpedo ray is an electric ray capable of discharging up to 200 volts to stun prey. It rests motionless in sandy hollows at Papagayo, often partially buried, and is encountered on winter morning dives when the angel sharks are also active. Despite its defensive capability, unprovoked discharges toward divers are not recorded — most contact incidents occur when a diver kneels on or reaches for what they mistake for a patch of sand.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Leopard torpedo ray is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.