Bigtooth river stingray
Potamotrygon henlei
Where at Shedd?
Amazon Rising
| Diet | Molluscs |
|---|---|
| Size | Disc width: Up to 2.5 ft |
| Type | Sharks & Rays |
| Range | South America |
| Habitat | Freshwaters of the Tocantins River basin in Brazil; prefers muddy river bottoms |
Did you know?
- Not only do we breed bigtooth river stingrays at Shedd, but we also keep the studbook—a kind of genealogy—for coordinating the breeding of all bigtooth river stingrays at aquariums and zoos across the country.
- During low water season when there is little oxygen in the water, these stingrays may swim near the surface to find more oxygen.
- This species is part of AZA’s SAFE (Saving Animals From Extinction) species project. Together with conservation experts, we are working to identify and prioritize conservation actions to prevent the forever loss of these species.