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Xingu River Ray (Potamotrygon leopoldi) Taken in June 2016, at the São Paulo Aquarium, in Brazil. Known as Raia-de-Água-Doce, in Portuguese. Brazil,Geotagged,Potamotrygon,Potamotrygon leopoldi,South America,Winter,Xingu River ray,ray Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Xingu River Ray (Potamotrygon leopoldi)

Taken in June 2016, at the São Paulo Aquarium, in Brazil. Known as Raia-de-Água-Doce, in Portuguese.

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The Xingu River ray

The Xingu River ray, white-blotched river stingray, or polka-dot stingray, ''Potamotrygon leopoldi'', is a species of fish in the Potamotrygonidae family endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitat is rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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Similar species: Stingrays And Eagle Rays
Species identified by Natalia Cara
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By Natalia Cara

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Uploaded Jul 31, 2016. Captured Jul 29, 2016 11:47 in Praça da Luz, 522 - Bom Retiro, São Paulo - SP, 01120-010, Brazil.
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Captured in the winter. More winter photos.