I can see the resemblance....best example is Aquaman's Blond Pearl, and his very similar Marble Motoro, but I agree different species.
* 5 STAR Pearl *
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BigBad;3995500; said:
Well bigBad thats very nice of you to say so though i must say im drooling over the one in Genki's post.
Back to the topic.
I have 4 larger Pearls and 2 juveniles,only one of the larger ones(30cm) disc is developing this trait,its a very dark female that was captive bred in the Netherlands.I do believe without a shadow of a doubt that this is regional variant,and Superlaz is right these smaller dots do develop as the fish matures,this female of mine is developing more and more of these small white dots with every month that passes.I think Pearl rays have the most diverse patterns seen in any Potamotrygon sp,this is why i believe like the Marbles they will soon have a bigger following than with the black rays once the novelty of having black and white in your tank again subsides.
Vids & Pics of Pearls & Marble Motoros for comparison.
Can't seem to get the vids going. Anyone can help out?
Thanks!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjTTwiVIqJY
Pearl Rays Vid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlvuVs7zOn8
MM Rays Vid
Can't seem to get the vids going. Anyone can help out?
Thanks!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjTTwiVIqJY
Pearl Rays Vid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlvuVs7zOn8
MM Rays Vid
I cant believe that people still compare the two species ,they are nothing alike.
The pearl on the first set of photos is going to join Lil Bills Mum and Aunt .
I am getting her soon . She is a great specimen .She will make a great addition to the breeding program.
When the two species are looked at in the flesh they are nothing alike .
I mean look at the distances involved between the localities of these two fish.
Inbetween there is nothing resembeling them...
sorry for my spelling 
The pearl on the first set of photos is going to join Lil Bills Mum and Aunt .
I am getting her soon . She is a great specimen .She will make a great addition to the breeding program.
When the two species are looked at in the flesh they are nothing alike .
I mean look at the distances involved between the localities of these two fish.
Inbetween there is nothing resembeling them...
sorry for my spelling Just posted this pic on Richards lil bill thread. This is one of the nicest pearls Ive seen....thick lines, almost as thick as lil bill, BUT also has the 'star' patterning.
Which if its wild caught throws off the similar traits we've noticed on 'star' pearls. If however it is captive bred, than I can see Richards pair producing pups that may end up like this.
Which if its wild caught throws off the similar traits we've noticed on 'star' pearls. If however it is captive bred, than I can see Richards pair producing pups that may end up like this.
