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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Raspy river stingray

Potamotrygon scobina Garman, 1913
Max Length
Max Weight
15.0 kg
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone

📖 Overview

Overview information for Raspy river stingray is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Potamotrygon scobina
Authority
Garman, 1913
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Weight
15 kg
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Migration
Potamodromous
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Raspy river stingray is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Raspy river stingray is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Raspy river stingray is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Size at Maturity
39cm TL

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

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Potamodromous
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01 × L3.04 (TL)
Max Weight
15,000g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2024

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Very low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Garman, 1913

🌐 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

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .

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