Where Does Teacup Ray Live?

Teacup Ray lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Teacup Ray

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow, slow-moving sections of rivers and tributaries, often in depths of 1-5 meters, but can be found deeper.

Environment

Benthic, inhabiting sandy or muddy substrates of clear to blackwater rivers. They prefer areas with submerged vegetation, roots, or leaf litter for camouflage and ambush predation.

Geographic range

Primarily found in the Amazon River basin and its tributaries in South America, including parts of Brazil, Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador. The exact distribution depends on the specific species within the 'Teacup' complex.

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