Bigtooth river stingray
📖 Overview
Bigtooth river stingray (Potamotrygon henlei) is a ray-finned fish of the family Potamotrygonidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. 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 Bigtooth river stingray is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bigtooth river stingray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Two to three live offsping are produced.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.8 - 7.2; dH range: 4 - 15. Tropical; 23°C - 28°C South America: Tocantins River basin (Tocantins and Araguaia rivers).
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Bigtooth river stingray · Henle's Freshwater Stingray · Tocantins River Ray |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Stortandet flodpigrokke |
| 🇩🇪German | Feuerrochen · Schwarzer Süßwasser-Stechrochen |
| 🌍EST | Tocantinsi jõerai |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | Helmijokirausku |
| 🇳🇱Dutch | Groottandzoetwaterrog |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Arraia De Fogo · Arraia-de-rio-de-dentes-grandes |
| 🌍THA | ปลากระเบนเฮนไล |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trygon henlei | Castelnau | 1855 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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