"yellow hystrix" (Peru motoro variant?) info

[Tucc185]

Thinking about picking up what the LFS calls a "Yellow Hystrix". Looks a lot like the Peru motoro variants that have been coming in and I was wondering what to expect from it. Anyone have any clue on max size? Will they get as big as the motoros? It's been at this particular store for a while now, I've had my eye on it since the day it came in. Any experience with this species long-term? its in excellent condition and eating very well so I'm not too concerned about that, just really looking for more species-specific information. Thanks!

 

[Fish Room Plus]

Its going to be a Orbignyi ray from Columbia/Peru.

 

[Miles]

ugly bland ray that usually comes in about 5-6" and maxes 18-20".. no ones really sure though. I agree with FRP it's usualy an Orbignyi ray..

 

[Nic]

probally not worth the money they want....

 

[JD7.62]

Some Peru motoro variant dont look too bad. If the price is right go for it. A couple years ago I saw a picture of one in TFH about 18" that was caught during a collecting trip so they get at least that big and if I recall it was a male!

 

[Tucc185]

This one seems to look pretty good, at least a lot better than most retics (except mine of course) and its really a pretty good price. Not too many options around here other than retics or motoros for less than $200, so I thought it might be interesting. It really doesn't look much like the orbignyi pics I've seen, although I realize they are a pretty polymorphic group. If I do decide to take her home I'll post pics. Thanks for the info.