ENEndangered
Branco River Freshwater Stingray
Potamotrygon adamastor
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Legislation
Other threatened species in POTAMOTRYGONIDAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
Why is Branco River Freshwater Stingray classified as Endangered?
Branco River Freshwater Stingray is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Branco River Freshwater Stingray live?
Branco River Freshwater Stingray occurs in Brazil, and Guyana. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Branco River Freshwater Stingray?
The main threats to Branco River Freshwater Stingray are 3.2, 5.3, and 9.3.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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