Giant freshwater stingray
Urogymnus polylepis
ok. 4 mAdult individual
total length
total length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od pyska do końca ogonaMeasurement: side
- Mass
- Masa dla pokazanej długości nieustalonaWymiary gatunku; masa punktu niepodana
Giant freshwater stingray — size comparison
The giant freshwater stingray inhabits large Southeast Asian rivers and estuaries. It selects sandy bottoms, feeding on invertebrates and fish. Its broad disc a
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Length
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Total lengthScale in m
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approx. 4 m
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Giant freshwater stingray — size comparison — facts and sources
The giant freshwater stingray inhabits large Southeast Asian rivers and estuaries. It selects sandy bottoms, feeding on invertebrates and fish. Its broad disc allows it to rest near the substrate, and its long tail lacks a tail fin.
Embryos develop inside the female and receive additional nourishment before birth. It swims by moving its broad pectoral fins, while the long tail serves defence among other functions.