Orange Spot Freshwater Stingray

scientific name

Potamortrygon motoro

size

Weight: 8-10 lbs
Length: 18 in

characteristics

Color: Markings: round disk with spots
Body: gills on top of head (can breathe while buried in sand) " slender tail has serrated venomous spine " spine replaced up to three times a year

Behavior: bottom dweller " may partially cover self with mud for camouflage " capture prey under body disk then adjust body until prey under mouth

reproduction/life span

Birth: eggs developed internally " litter of up to 12

diet

Wild: carnivore " worms, crustaceans, mollusks, small bottom fish

habitat/range

Range: Amazon basin

status

not listed

oregon zoo exhibit

Amazon

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