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The giant freshwater stingray ( Urogymnus polylepis, also widely known by the junior synonym Himantura chaophraya) is a species of stingray in the family Dasyatidae. It is found in large rivers and estuaries in Southeast Asia and Borneo, though historically it may have been more widely distributed in South and Southeast Asia.
River stingrays or freshwater stingrays are Neotropical freshwater fishes of the family Potamotrygonidae in the order Myliobatiformes, one of the four orders of batoids, cartilaginous fishes related to sharks.
Dec 12, 2022 · Learn how to keep freshwater stingrays, a family of fish native to South America, in your aquarium. Find out their appearance, behavior, diet, lifespan, and tank requirements.
Aug 3, 2023 · The freshwater stingray can be an elusive species for many hobbyists. They need massive tanks and are sensitive to water parameter fluctuations. For many hobbyists, they are a holy grail.
Learn everything you need to know about freshwater stingrays, their distribution, habitat, appearance, behavior, diet, and tank requirements. Find out how to care for these graceful and mysterious creatures in your aquarium.
- Freshwater stingray, River stingray
- South America
- Potamotrygonidae
Unknown to science until 1990, the giant freshwater stingray is an elusive creature that inhabits deep rivers in Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Nor...
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Learn about the freshwater stingray, one of the only rays living in freshwater rather than saltwater. Find out how they reproduce, what they eat, and why they are endangered.
