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Motoro Stingray
Motoro stingray (Potamotrygon motoro) is one of the most famous and popular freshwater stindrays. We should mention that despite the motoro stingray popularity in aquarium husbandry, there is still no quite precise classification of this family representatives.This kind is quite widespread in South America. The ocellate river stingray is also encountered in Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. Motoro stingray inhabits both Amazon River and its tributaries: Orinoco, Rio-Branko, Parana, Paraguay rivers.
| Scientific Name | Potamotrygon motoro |
| Family | Potamotrygonidae |
| Common Names | Motoro stingray; ocellate river stingray; motoro ray; freshwater stingray; peacock-eye stingray; black river stingray; motoro fish |
| Range and habitat | South America |
| Size | up to 50 cm large in diameter |
| Lifespan | 10-12 years |
| Ease of keeping | Medium |
| Minimum tank size | 1000 liters and more |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Diet | Omnivorous |
| Temperature | 24-26 °C |
| pH | 6.8-7.6 |
| Water hardness | 5-10 dGH |
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Description
Motoro stingray (Potamotrygon motoro) is one of the most famous and popular freshwater stindrays. We should mention that despite the motoro stingray popularity in aquarium husbandry, there is still no quite precise classification of this family representatives.This kind is quite widespread in South America. The ocellate river stingray is also encountered in Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. Motoro stingray inhabits both Amazon River and its tributaries: Orinoco, Rio-Branko, Parana, Paraguay rivers.
| Scientific Name | Potamotrygon motoro |
| Family | Potamotrygonidae |
| Common Names | Motoro stingray; ocellate river stingray; motoro ray; freshwater stingray; peacock-eye stingray; black river stingray; motoro fish |
| Range and habitat | South America |
| Size | up to 50 cm large in diameter |
| Lifespan | 10-12 years |
| Ease of keeping | Medium |
| Minimum tank size | 1000 liters and more |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Diet | Omnivorous |
| Temperature | 24-26 °C |
| pH | 6.8-7.6 |
| Water hardness | 5-10 dGH |
