Raspy river stingray

Potamotrygon scobina

Adult discs span four distinct color patterns

Tropical
Lower river
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
South America
Large
Tropical fish

Raspy river stingray is known around South America as a freshwater fish; It occurs in freshwater habitats, and the largest recorded length is 54.7 cm.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Stingrays
Family: Potamotrygonidae
Genus: Potamotrygon
Maximum length: 54.7 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: Middle and lower Amazon River, lower Tocantins River, Pará River, Trombetas River in Brazil.
Conservation status: NTNear Threatened

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