Ray pics=Lets hear all the common names

[tb_077]

I picked up this ray about 12-14 months ago. I did some internet research before buying, which was a mistake , because at least sites named it as histrix. Here's a couple of old pics and an old video.

I'd like to hear all the common names for this ray, because Peruvian Motoro just doesn't roll off the tongue well.


http://media.putfile.com/P-histrix-eating

AND.............

An old pic just after he was introduced. Just to show how far he's come along.

 

[Miles]

Motoro sp. "Peru"

Does that roll better? I don't know if they have an exact classification..

 

[AquataHolic420]

its a definate MOTORO.. dont know anything else though, very nice ray...good work

 

[dr_sudz]

Motoro sp. "Peru"

Does that roll better? I don't know if they have an exact classification..

I usually just call it a Motoro

 

[JD7.62]

I just call mine motoro for ease as well. Sometimes they are called Peru Flower rays. How big has that ray gotten in the past year?

Here is mine....

 

[tb_077]

I just call mine motoro for ease as well. Sometimes they are called Peru Flower rays. How big has that ray gotten in the past year?

Here is mine....

He's at least doubled in disc size and about 4 times the weight. I got him at about a 5" disc.

When I brought him home, he looked like a french crepe and had a huge dent in the forehead.

 

[JD7.62]

So he is about 10 inches in size in over a year? Anyone know how this growth rate compares to other rays to give us a max size for these guys?

Mine is about 8" I got him when he was about 7" 3 or 4 months ago...

Edit: TB is yours a male or female? If its a female you wanna sell her or trade?!

 

[born2lovefish]

what size tank you keeping him in?

 

[tb_077]

So he is about 10 inches in size in over a year? Anyone know how this growth rate compares to other rays to give us a max size for these guys?

Mine is about 8" I got him when he was about 7" 3 or 4 months ago...

Edit: TB is yours a male or female? If its a female you wanna sell her or trade?!

Mines a male too bro. Unless its "brokeback aquarium", not much of a breeding chance.

I'd also love some solid information about growth and max size.

 

[tb_077]

what size tank you keeping him in?

He's in a 75gal in all of the pics, but he's now in my 4'x2'. Until I move and the pond replaces the common coffee table or possibly build a huge glass room divider.