ocellate river stingray

Potamotrygon motoro

Yellow centers wear orange and black rings

Tropical
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
South America
Medium
Tropical fish

ocellate river stingray is a freshwater fish associated with rivers and streams. The available account notes this characteristic: Yellow centers wear orange and black rings.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Stingrays
Family: Potamotrygonidae
Genus: Potamotrygon
Maximum length: 50 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: Uruguay, Paraná-Paraguay, Orinoco, and Amazon River basins.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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