Species

White-blotched river stingray

Potamotrygon leopoldi

advancedpredatorybottom swimmerPotamotrygonidae
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White-blotched river stingray
Tank length
300 cmabout 10 ft (118 in)
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1
Temperature
22–30 °C72–86 °F
pH
6–7.5
Adult size
40 cm16 in
Lifespan
10–15 yrs

Needs a very wide, long tank with soft sand and nitrate kept near zero; venomous tail spine requires care in maintenance.Needs a very wide, long tank with soft sand and nitrate kept near zero; venomous tail spine requires care in maintenance.

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Data used by the planner
Temperature22–30AqAdvisor (aqadvisor.com), retrieved 2026-10-04 · low confidence
pH6–7.5AqAdvisor (aqadvisor.com), retrieved 2026-10-04 · low confidence
Hardness (dGH)1–15AqAdvisor (aqadvisor.com), retrieved 2026-10-04 · medium confidence
OriginRio Xingu, Brazilcurated-v0 (needs expert review) · low confidence
Beginner friendlyNocurated-v0 (needs expert review) · medium confidence
Care leveladvancedcurated-v0 (needs expert review) · medium confidence
Activitymoderatecurated-v0 (needs expert review) · medium confidence
Swimming levelbottomcurated-v0 (needs expert review) · medium confidence
Temperamentpredatorycurated-v0 (needs expert review) · medium confidence
Nips finsNocurated-v0 (needs expert review) · medium confidence
Long finsNocurated-v0 (needs expert review) · medium confidence
TerritorialNocurated-v0 (needs expert review) · medium confidence
Lives in groupsNocurated-v0 (needs expert review) · medium confidence
Minimum group1curated-v0 (needs expert review) · medium confidence
Dietcarnivorecurated-v0 (needs expert review) · medium confidence
Lifespan (years)10–15curated-v0 (needs expert review) · low confidence
Months to adult size36curated-v0 (needs expert review) · low confidence
Safe with plantsNocurated-v0 (needs expert review) · medium confidence
Minimum tank length300curated-v0 (needs expert review) · medium confidence