Potamotrygon marinae is a type of freshwater tropical ray found exclusively in Suriname and French Guiana.[1][2]

Description

Little is known of its biology.[1] It is believed to reach a maximum size of 42 cm disc width (DW), with mature male specimens usually reach 24 cm DW and mature female specimens reach 30 cm DW in average.[1][2]

Habitat & distribution

This stingray is endemic to the rivers of Guiana Shield in Suriname and French Guiana.[1] Two direct major threats to this species are exploitation for international exotic fish market and habitat degradation resulted of nearby river mining activities.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Torres, Y.T.P., Sayer, C. & Charvet, P. (2023-03-02). Potamotrygon marinae. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (Report). International Union for Conservation of Nature. doi:10.2305/iucn.uk.2023-1.rlts.t161362a124472084.en.{{cite report}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ a b Deynat, Pascal (2006). "Potamotrygon marinae n. sp., une nouvelle espèce de raies d'eau douce de Guyane (Myliobatiformes, Potamotrygonidae)". Comptes Rendus. Biologies (in French). 329 (7): 483–493. doi:10.1016/j.crvi.2006.02.003. ISSN 1768-3238. PMID 16797454.
Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potamotrygon_marinae
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