Tiger stingray
Potamotrygon tigrina
Where at Shedd?
Amazon Rising
| Diet | Fish, insects, crustaceans, invertebrates and plant material |
|---|---|
| Size | Disc width: Over 3 ft (1 m) |
| Type | Sharks & Rays |
| Range | Río Nanay, upper Amazon basin in Peru |
| Habitat | Freshwaters of the Nanay River and upper Amazon basin |
Did you know?
- Shedd was one of the first aquariums to breed tiger rays.
- Male stingrays nibble on a female stingray’s disc during mating.
- 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.