Unidentified "Turtle" Stingray

[JohnG]

Here are some pictures of what the seller called a "Turtle" stingray, was an unidentified oddball he had. She has been growing at about an inch a month, wondering if anyone can ID her. With how fast she has been growing I am thinking she has to have some tiger or jaguar in her.

 

[aquaman45]

Castexi group!
Love the hybrid....cracking looking ray!

 

[ShadowStryder]

That Hybrid looks very similar to the one that JimR was selling.

Nice rays by the way.

 

[FishDog]

Very nice rays and yes it is a castexi ray. I bought a turtle ray a couple of years ago. It is just a fancy name that sellers like to add. Here is a pic of the one I had.

 

[DB junkie]

Pretty sure that is Jim's old Hybrid. I've never kicked myself for missing out on a ray like I have for that one. That thing is just Phenominal.

 

[JohnG]

Thanks guys, yeah that is JimR's old hybrid in there with her. I will post more pictures of the hybrid later today or tomorrow.

 

[Stingraynut_Seattle]

Very beautiful ray! You mentioned a high growth rate for tiger rays; I am looking at adding a tiger hybrid to my collection; Any idea on a normal growth rate for a tiger? Maximum known disc size in captivity?

 

[JohnG]

Thanks, not sure about the normal growth rate for tigers, I have read in the past that tigers and otorongos grow rapidly and larger than the 24" disc that you usually see out of motoros. Tigers also have a very long tail compared to most rays, close to the length of there body. I am sure someone else around here has some hands on experience with them.

 

[valderi123]

Amazing!!!