Smooth Back River Stingray (Potamotrygon orbignyi)

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Smooth Back River Stingray

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Smooth Back River Stingray

Potamotrygon orbignyi

379 Litres (100 US G.)

30-35 cm (11.8-13.8")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.8 - 7.5

24 -26 °C (75.2-78.8°F)

6-10 °d

1:2 M:F

Carnivore
Live Foods

5-15 years

Family

Potamotrygonidae





Additional names

Smooth Back River Stingray, Reticulated Stingray, Anglespot River Stingray, Roughback River Stingray

Additional scientific names

Potamotrygon reticulatus, Potamotrygon dumerilii, Trygon dumerilii, Trygon orbignyi, Trygon reticulatus


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Sexing

Tank compatibility

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Environment Specifics

Prefers a sandy substrate to burrow into.

Behaviour

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