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.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Stingrays
Family: Potamotrygonidae
Genus: Potamotrygon
Maximum length: 64.8 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: Brazil (Jamari River, upper Madeira River basin).
Conservation status: NTNear Threatened

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