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Wingfin Stingray

Fontitrygon geijskesi

Classification

The sharpsnout stingray or wingfin stingray (Fontitrygon geijskesi) is a species of stingray in the family Dasyatidae, found from off Venezuela to northern Brazil. It inhabits shallow, brackish water, shifting towards the coast in the dry season and away from it in the rainy season. Typically measuring 70 cm (28 in) across, this dark brown ray is easily identifiable by its long, projecting snout and elongated, acutely pointed pelvic fins.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Brazil · 7