Ocellated Freshwater Stingray [Pastinachus solocirostris]
Description
The Ocellated Freshwater Stingray is a species of stingray in the family Dasyatidae, commonly found in the marine waters of the Indo-West Pacific. They are known for their broad, diamond-shaped pectoral fin disc and a long, whip-like tail with a leaf-shaped caudal fin at the end. This species is unique for its ability to tolerate freshwater environments.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Cartilaginous Fish
Chondrichthyes
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| Order |
Stingrays
Myliobatiformes
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| Family |
Giant Stingrays
Dasyatidae
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| Genus |
Cowtail Stingrays
Pastinachus
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