permit for potomotrygon species in California?

I heard of such a thing and I'm wondering if there is any possible way for me to legally own one. I am aware that these permits are quite pricey but I'm willing to pay to keep such majestic creatures. I know that there are permits to keep them for "educational purposes" which leads me to believe that only zoos/public aquariums are eligible to get one but I'm curious if there are any other permits I can obtain to legally keep one of these, I've always dreamed of having a motoro stingray in my 240 gallon. Thank you.

Oddball said:

Sorry, ...No. There is no such thing as a hobbyist's permit for FW SA rays in CA. Only public aquariums and accredited university labs, with approved research projects, may maintain FW SA rays in CA.

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I knew it.....there goes my hopes and dreams.

Aw3s0m3 said:

I've never heard of anyone acquiring permits for prohibited fish but I had a neighbor before that had a permit for hot snakes for educational purposes but he would actually bring these snakes to all sorts of meets and shows to educate people.


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Transporting a cycled 240 gallon around to educate people about a stingray is different.