Maracaibo river stingray

Potamotrygon yepezi

Juvenile reticulations vanish from the adult disc

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

Maracaibo river stingray is a freshwater fish found around South America. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 40 cm.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Stingrays
Family: Potamotrygonidae
Genus: Potamotrygon
Maximum length: 40 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: other
Distribution: South America: Rivers draining into Maracaibo Lake.

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