Publications by authors named "Isleide Saraiva Rocha Moreira"
Rev Soc Bras Med Trop
November 2022
Article Synopsis
- Freshwater stingrays, part of the Potamotrygonidae family, have expanded in the Paraná River due to damming, posing a risk of envenomation if stepped on.
- A study was conducted in the lower Tietê River, tracking and mapping the catch of Potamotrygon stingrays by local fishermen.
- The population of stingrays is growing and may continue upstream, highlighting the need for community education to prevent injuries and avoid harming the species.
