Raspy river stingray
📖 Overview
Raspy river stingray (Potamotrygon scobina), first described by Garman, 1913 is a fish in the family Potamotrygonidae (order Myliobatiformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Near Threatened.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Raspy river stingray is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Raspy river stingray is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Fecundity: 1-4 pups; gestation takes 3-4 months .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous . Tropical South America: Middle and lower Amazon River, lower Tocantins River, Pará River, Trombetas River in Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Arraia · Raspy River Stingray · Whitespotted Freshwater Stingray |
| 🌍CES | trnucha tocantinská |
| 🇩🇪German | Belem-Süßwasserrochen · Belemrochen · Stechrochen |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | pastellijokirausku |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Raia Pintada · Raia Preta |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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