Family: |
Potamotrygonidae (River stingrays), subfamily: Styracurinae |
Max. size: |
150 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
demersal; marine |
Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific: Costa Rica and the Galapagos Islands. Validity of this species questioned in Compagno's 1999 checklist (Ref. 35766). |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
On soft bottoms in shallow waters. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). Venomous spine on tail. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 24 February 2020 (A2cd) Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
venomous |
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