| Scientific
name: |
Potamotrygon
motoro royal
|
| Popularname: |
Freshwater
stingray |
|
Habitat:
|
Southamerica
- Amazon |
| Living
in nature: |
Sand
riverbeds close to mangroveroots |
| Size: |
35cm
in diameter |
| Aquariumsize: |
Minimum
1 square meter |
| Food: |
Shrimps,
small fish, shellfish and worms |
| Water
type : |
Freshwater,
neutral to slightly acidic |
| In
the aquarium: |
Large
bottom surface, ca 30cm water level. Roots and fine sand. |
| Misc: |
Sensitive
at the acclimatisationperiod and to unclean water. They have a spine at
the tip of the tail which are poisonous, the spine are used for defense.A
sting from it can be a painful experience but in most cases it doesnt
lead to more seroius injuries. |
