How difficult is it to keep Ocellate River Stingray?

Advanced. This is an advanced-level species. It requires specialized equipment and advanced husbandry skills with precise environmental control.

What is the ideal temperature for Ocellate River Stingray?

The ideal temperature for Ocellate River Stingray is 24〜26℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

How large does Ocellate River Stingray get?

Ocellate River Stingray typically reaches Up to 50cm disc width as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Ocellate River Stingray?

Ocellate River Stingray feeds on: Strips of fish, prawn, mussel, earthworms, frozen foods. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Ocellate River Stingray?

The price of Ocellate River Stingray varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Ocellate River Stingray

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Potamotrygon motoro

A South American freshwater stingray with yellow-ringed ocelli over the disc. The tail carries a venomous sting that causes severe pain. It reaches 50cm disc width and is listed in CITES Appendix III.

Difficulty

Advanced

Temperature

24〜26℃

Size

Up to 50cm disc width

Diet

Strips of fish, prawn, mussel, earthworms, frozen foods

About

Potamotrygon motoro is a freshwater stingray found across the Amazon, Orinoco, Parana-Paraguay and Uruguay basins. Yellow-ringed ocelli cover the disc, and the highly variable patterning has produced P numbers and trade names such as blue and orange. It occupies sand banks, the shallows of large rivers and slow tributaries over mud or sand. Seriously Fish recommends 24-26C, pH 6.0-7.5 and 1-12dGH with a 240 x 90cm base, about 1620 litres. Its high metabolism requires feeding at least twice a day. Reproduction is matrotrophic viviparity, the pups nourished by histotrophe secreted in the uterus, with litters of one to eight. It is listed in CITES Appendix III by Brazil, as a genus listing, and by Colombia.

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Size of the Ocellate River Stingray

The Ocellate River Stingray grows to Up to 50cm disc width.

FishBase records 50cm disc width and a maximum weight of 34.2kg, while Seriously Fish gives 900mm in length.

Temperature & humidity for the Ocellate River Stingray

The ideal temperature for the Ocellate River Stingray is 24〜26℃.

Basic Info

Origin

South America (Amazon, Orinoco, Parana-Paraguay and Uruguay basins)

Size

Up to 50cm disc width

Temperature

24〜26℃

Diet

Care Specifications

pH: 6–7.5
Hardness (GH): 1–12 dGH
Water Temp.: 24–26℃
Min. Tank: 1620 L

Semi-aggressiveSolitaryBreeding: Moderate

Sources: FishBase / Seriously Fish

References & Sources

Edited & verified by: BreederDirect editorial team

The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.

Primary sources

Taxonomy & Authority

Accepted name: Potamotrygon motoro (Müller & Henle, 1841)

Synonyms: Taeniura motoro, Potamotrygon laticeps, Potamotrygon pauckei

Authority databases: FishBase · GBIF

Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.

Regulations & Conservation Status

CITES Appendix IIIIUCN LC · Least Concern

Sources: CITES Appendix III (Brazil, as a Potamotrygon spp. genus listing, and Colombia) / CITES Appendices / IUCN Red List

Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.