| Family: |
Potamotrygonidae (River stingrays), subfamily: Potamotrygoninae |
| Max. size: |
40 cm WD (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Rivers draining into Maracaibo Lake. |
| 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: |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 05 May 2004 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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