Ocellate River Stingray [Potamotrygon ocellata]
Description
Known for its beautiful pattern of eye-like spots, this stingray inhabits the freshwaters of South America. It has a dark brown body with a contrasting pattern of light-colored, ringed spots. This species is bottom-dwelling and feeds on aquatic invertebrates and small fish.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
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| Order |
Stingrays
Myliobatiformes
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| Family |
River Stingrays
Potamotrygonidae
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| Genus |
River Stingrays
Potamotrygon
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