Smooth back river stingray
📖 Overview
Occurs in stream swamps, floodplain lakes and artificial lagoons. Feeds mainly on insects and benthic crustaceans .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Smooth back river stingray is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Smooth back river stingray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Smooth back river stingray is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Smooth back river stingray is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.8 - 7.5. Tropical; 24°C - 26°C South America: Widespread in Amazon and Orinoco River basins and in river systems in Suriname, Guyana and French Guiana.
🌿 Ecology
insects and benthic crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potamotrygon dorbignyi | Castelnau | 1855 | Synonym |
| Potamotrygon dumerilii | Castelnau | 1855 | Synonym |
| Potamotrygon reticulatus | Günther | 1880 | Synonym |
| Trygon dorbignyi | Castelnau | 1855 | Synonym |
| Trygon dumerilii | Castelnau | 1855 | Synonym |
| Trygon orbignyi | Castelnau | 1855 | Synonym |
| Trygon reticulatus | Günther | 1880 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 7 records indexed .
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