Not just shades of grey: life is full of colour for the ocellate freshwater river stingray (Potamotrygon motoro) [RESEARCH ARTICLE]

In conclusion, the genetic and behavioural results support prior data on marine stingrays. However, this study suggests that freshwater stingrays of the family Potamotrygonidae may have a visual colour system that has ecologically adapted to a riverine habitat.

Source: Journal of Experimental Biology - March 26, 2021 Category: Biology Authors: Schluessel, V., Rick, I. P., Seifert, F. D., Baumann, C., Davies, W. I. L. Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research