Magdalena river stingray
📖 Overview
Magdalena river stingray (Potamotrygon magdalenae) 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 Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Magdalena river stingray is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Magdalena river stingray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Magdalena river stingray is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Magdalena river stingray is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Magdalena and Atrato River basins.
🌿 Ecology
insect larvae (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Magdalena Freshwater Stingray · Magdalena River Ray · Magdalena river stingray |
| 🌍CES | trnucha magdalenská |
| 🇩🇪German | Magdalena-Rochen · Magdalena-Süßwasserrochen |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | kennojokirausku |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Pastinaca fluviale di Magdalena · Trigone fluviale di Magdalena |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Речной хвостокол Магдалены |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Raya de Río · Raya del Magdalena |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taeniura magdalenae | Duméril | 1865 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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