Magdalena Freshwater Stingray
Potamotrygon magdalenae
Classification
- Class
- Elasmobranchii
- Order
- Myliobatiformes
- Family
- Potamotrygonidae
Potamotrygon magdalenae, the Magdalena River stingray, is a species of freshwater fish in the family Potamotrygonidae. It is found only in the Magdalena and Atrato basins in Colombia, but it is locally abundant and among the predominant fish species in its range. It is a small species of stingray with a typical disc width of about 20 cm (8 in), although it can reach up to 35 cm (14 in).
Potamotrygon est un genre de raies d'eau douce de la famille des Potamotrygonidae originaire d'Amérique du Sud.
La raya del río Magdalena (Potamotrygon magdalenae) es una especie de pez perteneciente a la familia de los potamotrigónidos, que se encuentra en Colombia. Distribución y Hábitat Está presente en las cuencas de los ríos Magdalena, Atrato y Catatumbo. Es una especie de agua dulce y clima tropical.
Distribution
Sources and credits
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