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Polka-dot stingray
Potamotrygon leopoldi
The polka-dot stingray, also known as the Xingu River ray or the white-blotched river stingray, is a striking freshwater ray native to the Xingu River basin in Brazil. It is easily recognized by its distinctive black body adorned with large, bright white spots, making it one of …
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- Despite being a freshwater species, the polka-dot stingray can grow quite large, with some individuals reaching a disc width of up to 40 cm (16 inches) or more.
- Polka-dot stingrays are one of the few freshwater stingray species and can be identified individually by their unique spot patterns. They give birth to live young, rather than laying eggs, a rare trait among fish.
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