| Family: |
Potamotrygonidae (River stingrays), subfamily: Potamotrygoninae |
| Max. size: |
35 cm WD (male/unsexed); 32.5 cm WD (female); max.weight: 1,400.0 g; max.weight: 2,000.0 g |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.80000019073486 - 7.5 |
| Distribution: |
South America: Widespread in Amazon and Orinoco River basins and in river systems in Suriname, Guyana and French Guiana. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Occurs in stream swamps, floodplain lakes and artificial lagoons. Feeds mainly on insects and benthic crustaceans (Ref. 27749). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 24 June 2003 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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