Top Marbled Electric Ray Fishing Countries

The Marbled Electric Ray (Torpedo marmorata) is a distinctive species of electric ray found primarily in the eastern Atlantic Ocean and throughout the Mediterranean Sea. Recognized for its rounded body and marbled brown coloration, this ray can deliver electric shocks to deter predators and stun prey. While not a primary target for large-scale commercial fisheries, the Marbled Electric Ray is often caught as bycatch in trawl and gillnet fisheries. The top countries where this species is most commonly harvested include Italy, Spain, Turkey, and Greece, reflecting the ray's distribution in Mediterranean and adjacent Atlantic waters. In these countries, the fishing industry primarily targets other demersal species, but Marbled Electric Rays are occasionally landed and sold locally, sometimes used for food or bait. However, their populations are considered vulnerable due to bycatch and habitat degradation, prompting some conservation measures in the region.

Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.