Discus ray
📖 Overview
Common in shallow areas and near banks . Reproductive biology in upper Orinoco basin provided by Lasso et al. (1997a), where females appear to bear only two young per gestation. Larger individuals may attain 25 kg in weight. Food includes insects, crustaceans and fishes .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Discus ray is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Discus ray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Discus ray is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Discus ray is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Tropical South America: Amazon River basin (Ucayali, Solimões, Amazon, Negro, Branco, Madeira and its affluents in Bolivia, and Tocantins River) and Orinoco basin.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disceus thayeri | Garman | 1913 | Synonym |
| Paratrygon ajereba | Walbaum | 1792 | Synonym |
| Raja ajereba | Walbaum | 1792 | Synonym |
| Trygon aiereba | Müller & Henle | 1841 | Synonym |
| Trygon strogylopterus | Jardine | 1843 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 10 records indexed .
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