Potamotrygon magdalenae (Duméril, 1865) Magdalena river stingray |
photo by
Galvis, G./Mojica, J.I./Camargo, M. |
Family: | Potamotrygonidae (River stingrays), subfamily: Potamotrygoninae | |||
Max. size: | 35 cm WD (male/unsexed); max.weight: 755.1 g | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | South America: Magdalena and Atrato River basins. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Prefers shallow muddy bottoms with turbid waters (Ref. 26543). Feeds on insect larvae (Ref. 26543). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 08 October 2014 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |