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Freshwater stingray

Potamotrygon hystrix

Data Deficient

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (동물)
Phylum
Chordata (척삭동물)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Myliobatiformes (매가오리목)
Family
Potamotrygonidae
Genus
Potamotrygon
Species
Potamotrygon hystrix (Freshwater stingray)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Chucho de río
French Raie d'eau douce
German Marmorierter Süßwasserrochen
Portuguese Arraia

Similar Species in Potamotrygon

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Anglespot river stingray
Potamotrygon orbignyi
Near Threatened
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Bigtooth river stingray
Potamotrygon henlei
Least Concern
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Black river stingray
Potamotrygon motoro
Data Deficient
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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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Parnaiba river stingray
Potamotrygon signata
Data Deficient
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Raspy river stingray
Potamotrygon scobina
Data Deficient
View all species in Potamotrygon →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Freshwater stingray?
The scientific name of Freshwater stingray is Potamotrygon hystrix. It belongs to the genus Potamotrygon.
What is the conservation status of Freshwater stingray?
Freshwater stingray (Potamotrygon hystrix) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Freshwater stingray belong to?
Freshwater stingray (Potamotrygon hystrix) belongs to the genus Potamotrygon, which is part of the taxonomic family Potamotrygonidae.
What kingdom does Freshwater stingray belong to?
Freshwater stingray (Potamotrygon hystrix) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).
What are the closest relatives of Freshwater stingray?
The closest relatives of Freshwater stingray in the genus Potamotrygon include Anglespot river stingray, Bigtooth river stingray, Black river stingray, Magdalena river stingray, Largespot river stingray.

Genus Potamotrygon — 14 Species

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Anglespot river stingray
Potamotrygon orbignyi
NT 🐾
Bigtooth river stingray
Potamotrygon henlei
LC 🐾
Black river stingray
Potamotrygon motoro
DD
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Freshwater stingray
Potamotrygon hystrix
DD
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Magdalena river stingray
Potamotrygon magdalenae
LC 🐾
Largespot river stingray
Potamotrygon falkneri
DD 🐾
Maracaibo river stingray
Potamotrygon yepezi
DD 🐾
Parnaiba river stingray
Potamotrygon signata
DD 🐾
Raspy river stingray
Potamotrygon scobina
DD 🐾
Rosette river stingray
Potamotrygon schroederi
DD 🐾
White-blotched river stingray
Potamotrygon leopoldi
DD 🐾
Red-blotched river stingray
Potamotrygon ocellata
DD 🐾
Short-tailed river stingray
Potamotrygon brachyura
DD 🐾
Thorny river stingray
Potamotrygon constellata
DD
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