Potamotrygon scobina Garman, 1913
Raspy river stingray
Potamotrygon scobina
photo by Crepaldi, D.V.

Family:  Potamotrygonidae (River stingrays), subfamily: Potamotrygoninae
Max. size:  54.7 cm WD (male/unsexed); max.weight: 15 kg
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater, potamodromous
Distribution:  South America: Middle and lower Amazon River, lower Tocantins River, ParĂ¡ River, Trombetas River in Brazil.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 30 April 2004 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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