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Magdalena river stingray

Potamotrygon magdalenae

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Colombia.

🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Myliobatiformes (Stechrochenartige)
Family
Potamotrygonidae
Genus
Potamotrygon
Species
Potamotrygon magdalenae (Magdalena river stingray)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Raya

Similar Species in Potamotrygon

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Feuerrochen
Potamotrygon henlei
Least Concern
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Gemeiner Stechrochen
Potamotrygon motoro
Data Deficient
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Genetzer Süßwasserrochen
Potamotrygon orbignyi
Near Threatened
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Guacamaya-Rochen
Potamotrygon schroederi
Data Deficient
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Leopolds Stachelrochen
Potamotrygon leopoldi
Data Deficient
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Marmorierter Süßwasserrochen
Potamotrygon hystrix
Data Deficient
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Stechrochen
Potamotrygon scobina
Data Deficient
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Thorny river stingray
Potamotrygon constellata
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Magdalena river stingray?
The scientific name of Magdalena river stingray is Potamotrygon magdalenae. It belongs to the genus Potamotrygon.
What is the conservation status of Magdalena river stingray?
Magdalena river stingray (Potamotrygon magdalenae) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Magdalena river stingray live?
Magdalena river stingray is found in Found in Colombia.. Countries include Colombia.
What family does Magdalena river stingray belong to?
Magdalena river stingray (Potamotrygon magdalenae) belongs to the genus Potamotrygon, which is part of the taxonomic family Potamotrygonidae.
Is Magdalena river stingray endangered?
No, Magdalena river stingray (Potamotrygon magdalenae) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Magdalena river stingray belong to?
Magdalena river stingray (Potamotrygon magdalenae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Magdalena river stingray?
The closest relatives of Magdalena river stingray in the genus Potamotrygon include Feuerrochen, Gemeiner Stechrochen, Genetzer Süßwasserrochen, Guacamaya-Rochen, Leopolds Stachelrochen.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Potamotrygon — 14 Species

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Feuerrochen
Potamotrygon henlei
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Gemeiner Stechrochen
Potamotrygon motoro
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Genetzer Süßwasserrochen
Potamotrygon orbignyi
NT 🐾
Guacamaya-Rochen
Potamotrygon schroederi
DD 🐾
Leopolds Stachelrochen
Potamotrygon leopoldi
DD 🐾
Marmorierter Süßwasserrochen
Potamotrygon hystrix
DD 🐾
Stechrochen
Potamotrygon scobina
DD 🐾
Thorny river stingray
Potamotrygon constellata
DD
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Magdalena river stingray
Potamotrygon magdalenae
LC
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Largespot river stingray
Potamotrygon falkneri
DD 🐾
Maracaibo river stingray
Potamotrygon yepezi
DD 🐾
Parnaiba river stingray
Potamotrygon signata
DD 🐾
Red-blotched river stingray
Potamotrygon ocellata
DD 🐾
Short-tailed river stingray
Potamotrygon brachyura
DD
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