Cururu Ray
| Scientific name | Potamotrygon wallacei |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Carvalho, Rosa & Araújo |
| Year of description | 2016 |
| IUCN category | NE |
| Family | Potamotrygonidae |
| Genus | Potamotrygon |
Introduction
Potamotrygon wallacei, commonly known as Cururu Ray, is a fresh water fish from the Amérique du Sud.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size30 cm
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Maximum size31 cm
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ShapeCircular
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Mimicrymud
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Patternponctuations
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Average size30 cm
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Maximum size31 cm
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ShapeCircular
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Mimicrymud
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Patternponctuations
How to recognize the Cururu Ray ?
The Cururu Ray measures between 30 and 31 cm. This fish is bicolore with a predominantly marron and beige body. The also has ponctuations.
Sexual dimorphism
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The Cururu Ray hunts in the stalk and is one of the predators of its biotope. Opportunistic, it does not hesitate to attack any smaller animal nearby.
The Cururu Ray is a fish solitary naturally found on the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
Although the Cururu Ray is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovovivipare
The Cururu Ray is a fish ovovivipare.
Risks for humans
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VenomousNo
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StingYes
This species is venomous and can cause serious injuries when touched.
Where to find it?
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature25 - 28 °C
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pH (acidity)3.5 - 5.5
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FlowMedium and Slow
Biotope presentation
The acidification of water comes from the decomposition of plants. This phenomenon changes the color of the water, which tends to turn brown. In some areas particularly rich in organic matter, the water is so dark that it is called "black water".
The Cururu Ray is most often found at a depth between 0m and 5m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
To go further
To read on the web
Sources & Contributions
Participation & Validation
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Translation
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Bibliographic references
XV. RAYAS DE AGUA DULCE (POTAMOTRYGONIDAE) DE SURAMÉRICA Parte II Colombia, Brasil, Perú, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay y Argentina - Carlos A. Lasso - Ricardo de Souza Rosa - Mónica A. Morales-Betancourt - MARCELO R. DE CARVALHO - Domingos Garrone-Neto - Instituto de Investigación de Recursos Biológicos Alexander von Humboldt - 2016.
Where to see this species?
Same genus
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