Potamotrygonidae

Smallspine Discus Stingray

Paratrygon parvaspina

A tiny sting remains along the short tail

• Tropical
• Southern Hemisphere
• Local endemic species
• Restricted distribution
• Freshwater fish
• South America
• Large
• Tropical fish

Smallspine Discus Stingray is a freshwater fish of South America. The species occupies freshwater habitats. Records give a maximum length of 54.3 cm.