description Tiger stingray Overview
The tiger stingray is the common name for Potamotrygon tigrina, a freshwater ray in the family Potamotrygonidae. It is native to the upper Amazon basin in Peru, and its name refers to the orange-and-black coloration and banded tail that distinguish it from other South American river stingrays; the species is also encountered in the ornamental fish trade.
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Is the tiger stingray a freshwater or saltwater animal?
The tiger stingray is a freshwater ray native to river systems in South America. It is adapted to inland waterways rather than the marine habitats associated with many other stingrays.
Why is it called a tiger stingray?
The name refers to the dark, tiger-like stripes across its dorsal surface. Those markings make it one of the more visually distinctive South American freshwater rays.
What does the tiger stingray need in an aquarium?
It needs a very spacious setup with a broad soft bottom, clean water, and room to swim along the substrate. Its South American river origins also mean that water quality and stable conditions are especially important.
Can the tiger stingray injure a handler?
Yes, it has the defensive tail spine associated with stingrays. Even though it is a freshwater species, it should be handled with the same caution as other rays with a barb.
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