Problem
Threatened species of Potamotrygonidae
Other Names:
Threatened species of river stingraysEndangered species of freshwater sting rays
Incidence:
The polka-dotted stingray Potamotrygon leopoldi, also called Leopold's stingray, is one of several species of freshwater stingray that inhabits the rivers and streams of tropical South America. The indigenous peoples of this region fear the ray more than the infamous piranha. Closely related to their marine relatives, these fishes have a barbed tail capable of delivering a venomous sting. Leopold's stingray is considered rare but not endangered.
Subject(s):
Hydrology → WaterHydrology → Rivers and lakes
Societal Problems → Endangered species
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems Date of last update
23.09.2020 – 22:17 CEST