Short-tailed river stingray
📖 Overview
Short-tailed river stingray (Potamotrygon brachyura) is a ray-finned fish of the family Potamotrygonidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Short-tailed river stingray is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Short-tailed river stingray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Temperate South America: Paraná-Paraguay (including Cuiabá river in Brazil), Uruguay basins and Argentina (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potamotrygon brumi | Devincenzi | 1942 | Synonym |
| Trygon brachyurus | Günther | 1880 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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