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The giant freshwater stingray (Urogymnus polylepis, also widely known by the junior synonym Himantura chaophraya) is a species of stingray in the family Dasyatidae.It is found in large rivers and estuaries in Southeast Asia and Borneo, though historically it may have been more widely distributed in South and Southeast Asia.
The short-tailed river stingray (Potamotrygon brachyura) is a species of river stingray (family Potamotrygonidae) native to the Río de la Plata Basin in South America. [2] [3] It is sometimes known as the giant freshwater stingray, [1] but this name is typically used for Urogymnus polylepis.
Stingray: Himantura pastinacoides: Round whipray: decreasing Vulnerable [113] [114] freshwater Stingray: Urogymnus polylepis: Giant freshwater stingray: decreasing Endangered [115] [116] freshwater Stingray: Himantura signifer: White-edge freshwater whipray: unknown Endangered [117] [118] freshwater Stingray: Himantura uarnacoides: Bleeker's ...
If you’re a fan of giant fish, you already know about the Mekong River.Now, familiarize yourself with the new record-holder in the largest freshwater fish category: a giant stingray that ...
A fisherman in northern Cambodia hooked what researchers say is the world’s largest freshwater fish — a giant stingray that scientists know relatively little
A fisherman in northern Cambodia hooked what researchers say is the world’s largest freshwater fish — a giant stingray that scientists know relatively little about.
In a very small number of species, like the giant freshwater stingray (Urogymnus polylepis), the mother "cares" for her young by having them swim with her until they are one-third of her size. [23] At the Sea Life London Aquarium, two female stingrays delivered seven baby stingrays, although the mothers have not been near a male for two years ...
The Mekong River in Cambodia regularly produces 13-foot giant stingrays, scientists confirm. This is how. How the World’s Largest Freshwater Fish Grew to a Whopping 660 Pounds