Potamotrygonidae

Lima's River Stingray

Potamotrygon limai

Pale polygons meet rows of hooked thorns

• Tropical
• Upper river
• Southern Hemisphere
• Regional distribution
• Freshwater fish
• South America
• Large
• Tropical fish

Potamotrygon limai is a type of tropical freshwater stingray found exclusively in the state of Rondônia, Brazil. This species is prone to local deforestation activities instead of fishing.