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Black river stingray

Potamotrygon motoro

Data Deficient

About

The Black river stingray (Potamotrygon motoro) is a species in the genus Potamotrygon. It is currently classified as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Singapore, and Venezuela.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Myliobatiformes (トビエイ目)

Species

Potamotrygon motoro (Black river stingray)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Raya

German Gemeiner Stechrochen

Portuguese Arraia

Russian скат речной

Similar Species in Potamotrygon

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Anglespot river stingray

Potamotrygon orbignyi

Near Threatened

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Bigtooth river stingray

Magdalena river stingray

Potamotrygon magdalenae

Least Concern

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Largespot river stingray

Potamotrygon falkneri

Data Deficient

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Maracaibo river stingray

Potamotrygon yepezi

Data Deficient

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black river stingray?

The scientific name of Black river stingray is Potamotrygon motoro. It belongs to the genus Potamotrygon.

What is the conservation status of Black river stingray?

Black river stingray (Potamotrygon motoro) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Black river stingray live?

Black river stingray is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Singapore, and Venezuela.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Singapore, Venezuela.

What family does Black river stingray belong to?

Black river stingray (Potamotrygon motoro) belongs to the genus Potamotrygon, which is part of the taxonomic family Potamotrygonidae.

What kingdom does Black river stingray belong to?

Black river stingray (Potamotrygon motoro) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of Black river stingray?

The closest relatives of Black river stingray in the genus Potamotrygon include Anglespot river stingray, Bigtooth river stingray, Freshwater stingray, Magdalena river stingray, Largespot river stingray.