Freshwater Whipray (Himantura chaophraya)
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Freshwater Whipray
Freshwater Whipray
Himantura chaophraya
11356 Litres (3000 US G.)
150-240 cm (59.1-94.5")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.2
23 -28 °C (73.4-82.4°F)
6-16 °d
1:1 M:F
8-12 years
Family
Dasyatidae
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Additional names
- Freshwater Whipray, Giant Stingray
Additional scientific names
- Dasyatis chaophraya
Origin
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Sexing
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Tank compatibility
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Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Species Note
- This Stingray is one of the largest freshwater fish in the world and, partly because of this, is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Redlist. They are very unlikely to be found in the pet trade.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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