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Motoro stingray

Potamotrygon motoro

Also known as stingray, freshwater stingray, fw ray, motoro, ray, black diamond stingray, leopoldi, pearl ray, 魟鱼, 淡水魟, 珍珠魟, 黑白魟

Freshwater stingray with orange eyespots; hybrids and related species (black diamond, leopoldi) sell under trade names.

Care at a glance

Care level

Hard

Temperament

Peaceful

Adult size

45 cm

Temperature

24 to 30 °C

pH

6 to 7.5

Smallest tank

800 litres

Keep as

Alone or a pair

Diet

Carnivore: prawn, mussel, earthworm

Swims

Bottom of the tank

Lifespan

15 years or more

Water

Freshwater

Wild range

South America, widespread

Breeding

Livebearer; pairs breed in large tanks and pups sell well.

Good to know

Venomous tail spine: handle with care. Needs very clean water and a wide sand bottom.