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Potamotrygon yepezi Castex & Castello, 1970 Maracaibo river stingray |
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photo by
Galvis, G./Mojica, J.I./Camargo, M. |
| Family: | Potamotrygonidae (River stingrays), subfamily: Potamotrygoninae | |||
| Max. size: | 40 cm WD (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Rivers draining into Maracaibo Lake. | |||
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| Biology: | Prefers shallow muddy bottoms with turbid waters (Ref. 26543). Feeds on insect larvae (Ref. 26543). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 05 May 2004 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||