The Pearl Stingray is admired for its unique pearl-like spotting and elegant disc pattern, making it a favorite among advanced aquarists.
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The Pearl Stingray is admired for its unique pearl-like spotting and elegant disc pattern, making it a favorite among advanced aquarists.
Brown to black disc with evenly scattered white, pearl-like spots.
12–15 years
Carnivorous; prefers shrimp, worms, fish fillets, mussels, and sinking pellets.
The Pearl Stingray is a rare and captivating freshwater stingray, perfect for aquarists seeking something unique and exotic.
Expert
220 gallons or larger
6.0–7.5
2–10 dGH
78–82°F (25–28°C)
18–22 inches (disc diameter)
Large catfish, arowanas, bichirs, and other stingrays.
Aggressive cichlids, fin-nippers, and small fish.
Potamotrygon jabuti
Potamotrygonidae
South America (Amazon Basin)
Can coexist with other large peaceful species in a spacious tank.
Daily feedings of shrimp, worms, mussels, fish, and specialized carnivore foods.
Ovoviviparous; females produce live young.
Internal fertilization, gestation of around 3 months; live birth with several pups.
pH: 6.0–7.5, Temperature: 78–82°F, Hardness: 2–10 dGH
Prone to stress, bacterial infections, and poor water-related illnesses.
Peaceful, but will prey on smaller fish.
Generally calm, active bottom-dweller, predatory towards small species.
The Pearl Stingray, also called Potamotrygon jabuti, is a South American freshwater stingray. Its distinct pearl-like white spots scattered across the disc resemble stars, giving it a celestial beauty. It requires expert-level care, pristine water quality, and a very large aquarium with sandy substrate.