White-blotched river stingray (Potamotrygon leopoldi)

Scientific name: Potamotrygon leopoldi Castex & Castello, 1970

The White-blotched river stingray (Potamotrygon leopoldi) is a freshwater fish of the family Potamotrygonidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 20–25°C (68–77°F). Native range: South America, Xingu River basin (Xingu and Fresco rivers).

White-blotched river stingray care at a glance

Temperature: 20–25°C (68–77°F)

Biology

Buried in sand during day, hunting for benthic invertebrates during night.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Potamotrygon leopoldi
Family: Potamotrygonidae (River stingrays)
Order: Rajiformes (Skates and Rays)
Class: Elasmobranchii (Sharks and Rays)
Maximum length: 40.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 6.8 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: Xingu River basin (Xingu and Fresco rivers).
Conservation status (IUCN): Data deficient (DD)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: public aquariums
Resilience: Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (tm=3-4; Fec=2 (in captivity))