Great freshwater stingray
📖 Overview
Reported stomach contents in this species include fishes, insects and insect larvae, mollusks, and crustaceans, with predominance of insect larvae. Ontogenetic dietary shifts occur in species of this genus. Sexual maturity for males at about 58.0 cm TL (37.5 cm DL, 35.6 cm DW, MZUSP 120369, claspers almost fully calcified). Specimens greater than 100 cm in TL can easily weigh 20 kg. Great disparity in the largest sizes achieved by males and females .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Great freshwater stingray is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Great freshwater stingray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Great freshwater stingray is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Great freshwater stingray is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Rio Tocantins, Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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