| Family: |
Potamotrygonidae (River stingrays), subfamily: Potamotrygoninae |
| Max. size: |
111 cm WD (male/unsexed); max.weight: 17 kg |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 6.80000019073486 |
| Distribution: |
South America: Xingu River basin (Xingu and Fresco rivers). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Buried in sand during day, hunting for benthic invertebrates during night (Ref. 13614). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 25 March 2022 (A2bcd) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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