Common names from other countries
Elasmobranchii (sharks and rays) >
Myliobatiformes (Stingrays) >
Potamotrygonidae (River stingrays) > Potamotrygoninae
Etymology: Potamotrygon: Greek, potamos = river + Greek, trygon = a sting ray (Ref. 45335).
More on author: Vaillant.
Issue
Thorson et al. (1983b) document the reproductive maturity for males at 32 to 34 cm DW, and at 35 to 45 cm DW for females, which can carry up to 11 fetuses per gestation. Delimitation of type-series of Potamotrygon circularis follows Hartel & Dingerkus (1997). Additional references: Thorson et al. (1983a), Compagno & Cook (1995), Ferreira et al. (1998).
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Freshwater; benthopelagic; potamodromous (Ref. 51243). Tropical
Distribution
Countries | FAO areas | Ecosystems | Occurrences |
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