Potamotrygon Leopoldi - Black Island
Common Names: Black Island Leopoldi Ray
Distribution: Xingu River Basin, Brazil
Maximum Size (Disc Width): appx. 24"+, females get larger.
Juvenile Tank Footprint: 72"x18"
Adult Tank Footprint: 96"x36"
Feeding Habits: P. Leopoldi tend to finicky eaters at first, but once acclimated they have good feeding habits. Leopoldi usually accept specialty live foods upon arrival, and wean to prepared foods easily.
Info: Potamotrygon Leopoldi is one of the most sought after stingrays in the hobby. Since it's recent ban from export from Brazil, the price of Leopoldi have became increasingly high, as they are near impossible to acquire. Once acclimated, they are a very hardy and prolific ray.
Variants: Potamotrygon Leopoldi has a number of color and pattern variants, including "Black Isle, Black Diamond, Eclipse, Itaituba"
Synonyms: Trygon Garrapa, Potamotrygon Garrapa, Potamotrygon Leopoldi.