Motoro Stingray (Potamotrygon motoro)

Fish in the family Potamotrygonidae. Hard care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific namePotamotrygon motoro

FamilyPotamotrygonidae

Also known asOcellate River Stingray, Peacock-Eye Stingray

Care levelHard

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi-aggressive

DietCarnivore

Adult size20 in

Minimum tank size240 gallons

Water parametersTemp 75-82°F, pH 6.0-7.5, GH 4-15 dGH

Appearance

Round flat tan-to-brown disc covered with yellow-ringed black ocelli (eye spots), a long whip-like tail bearing one or more serrated venomous barbs, and a pale underside.

Difficulty and care for the Motoro Stingray

Hard

Origin and habitat

South America (Amazon, Paraná basins)

Keeper notes

An advanced, large-bodied predator with a venomous tail barb capable of a serious painful sting — handle with extreme care and never bare-handed. Eats fish, shrimp, and invertebrates. Needs a huge footprint (width matters more than height) and pristine water; sensitive to nitrates and copper. Subject to import/keeping restrictions in many states and countries.

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