Academy biologist Brooke provides a behind the scenes look at freshwater stingrays (Potamotrygon species). These stingrays typically inhabit fresh waters of South America and diet on fishes and small invertebrates. Like their saltwater relatives, freshwater rays have venomous spines at the base of their tails that defend against predators. [4:42]

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stingrays, california academy of sciences, freshwater stingrays, south american fish, rays and skates

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• Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)