Giant freshwater stingray [Dasyatis gigantea]
Description
In freshwater rivers and large lakes, divers can encounter this impressive ray cruising just above the substrate. With its broad, powerful body and calm, deliberate movements, it’s a striking sight—especially when it turns and fans its pectoral fins to change direction.
Where To See Giant freshwater stingray
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Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Elasmobranchs (Sharks, Rays, Skates)
Elasmobranchii
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| Order |
Eagle Rays and Their Relatives
Myliobatiformes
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| Family |
Sting Rays
Dasyatidae
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| Genus |
Stingray
Dasyatis
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