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Stechrochen

Potamotrygon scobina

Data Deficient

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Colombia.

🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Myliobatiformes (Stechrochenartige)
Family
Potamotrygonidae
Genus
Potamotrygon
Species
Potamotrygon scobina (Stechrochen)

Names in Other Languages

German Stechrochen
Portuguese Arraia

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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Short-tailed river stingray
Potamotrygon brachyura
Data Deficient
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Thorny river stingray
Potamotrygon constellata
Data Deficient
View all species in Potamotrygon →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Stechrochen?
The scientific name of Stechrochen is Potamotrygon scobina. It belongs to the genus Potamotrygon.
What is the conservation status of Stechrochen?
Stechrochen (Potamotrygon scobina) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Stechrochen live?
Stechrochen is found in Found in Colombia.. Countries include Colombia.
What family does Stechrochen belong to?
Stechrochen (Potamotrygon scobina) belongs to the genus Potamotrygon, which is part of the taxonomic family Potamotrygonidae.
What kingdom does Stechrochen belong to?
Stechrochen (Potamotrygon scobina) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Stechrochen?
The closest relatives of Stechrochen 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
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Stechrochen
Potamotrygon scobina
DD
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Thorny river stingray
Potamotrygon constellata
DD 🐾
Magdalena river stingray
Potamotrygon magdalenae
LC 🐾
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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