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: |
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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)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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