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Name
Scientific name
Potamotrygon sp. "itaituba"
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Potamotrygonidae
Common names
P14
Photograph credits
Not recorded
Summary
P14, Potamotrygon sp. 'Itaituba', is a freshwater stingray collected from the Rio Tapajos in Brazil. It is unclear whether it is a geograph…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
400mm
Aquarium size
Minimum length 210 cm, Minimum depth 90 cm, Minimum height 60 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 23–29°C, pH 6–7.5
Hardness
2–12dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Brazil
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Collected from the Rio Tapajos, Brazil. The "Itaituba" moniker is derived from the fact that the rays are sent to that city before being shipped on to Santarém.
Habitat
Like other members of the genus it inhabits a variety of biotopes. These include sand banks, the shallows of major rivers and slow-moving tributaries with subs…
Aquarium size
Something measuring in the region of 210 ∗ 90 ∗ 60 cm/1134 lites should be the minimum considered for a single adult or pair.
Maintenance
Strictly speaking, decor isn't really necessary in a tank set up to house rays. You can however add some large chunks of bogwood, beech branches or smooth rock…
Water conditions
Temperature: 23 – 29 °C pH: Ideally between 6.0 - 7.0. However we know of cases where this species has been maintained successfully in more alkaline water. Har…
Diet
Wild rays feed chiefly on other fish and aquatic invertebrates, including worms and crustaceans. They're active fish with a high metabolic rate and as such wil…
Behaviour and compatibility
Rays are among the top predators in the ecosystems they populate in nature and are unsafe to keep with most other species. Conversely they also seem to prefer …
Sexual dimorphism
Rays are easy to sex. Males have a pair sexual appendages known as "claspers", one on each pelvic fin. These are used to inseminate the female when mating and …
Reproduction
Potamotrygon species utilise a breeding strategy known as matrotrophic viviparity. The young fish (often referred to as "pups") develop inside the mother and a…
Notes
This stunning fish is one of the more sought after rays in the hobby. Taxonomically it remains unclear whether it is a geographical variant of P. leopoldi or a…
References
References
No references