The Itaituba Stingray is a rare and highly sought-after freshwater stingray known for its unique spot patterns and striking coloration.
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The Itaituba Stingray is a rare and highly sought-after freshwater stingray known for its unique spot patterns and striking coloration.
Rounded disc with golden to cream-colored spots on a dark brown to black background. Distinctive, dense spotting compared to other stingrays.
12–15 years
Carnivorous; shrimp, worms, mussels, small fish, and sinking carnivore pellets.
The Itaituba Stingray is a rare jewel for serious aquarists, offering mesmerizing patterns and a strong presence in large aquariums.
Expert
250 gallons or larger with wide floor space
6.0–7.2
2–10 dGH
78–84°F (25–29°C)
20–22 inches (disc diameter)
Large peaceful fish such as silver arowanas, large catfish, peacock bass, and bichirs.
Small fish, fin-nipping cichlids, and aggressive species.
Potamotrygon sp. 'Itaituba'
Potamotrygonidae
Itaituba region, Tapajós River Basin, Brazil
Generally solitary; can coexist with other large, peaceful fish in very large tanks.
Offer a meaty diet daily, including shrimp, earthworms, mussels, and sinking carnivore pellets.
Ovoviviparous; gives birth to live young.
Gestation lasts about 3 months; females produce live pups after internal fertilization.
pH: 6.0–7.2, Temperature: 78–84°F, Hardness: 2–10 dGH
Sensitive to poor water quality, prone to bacterial infections and external parasites.
Peaceful but predatory towards small fish.
Active bottom-dweller, peaceful but predatory towards smaller fish.
The Itaituba Stingray originates from the Itaituba region of the Tapajós River basin in Brazil. Its disc is covered in intricate spot patterns ranging from cream to golden hues. Due to their size and sensitivity, they require expert-level care, large aquariums with soft sandy substrates, and excellent filtration. They are among the rarer species in the aquarium trade.