Potamotrygon Schroederi "Colombia"

Common Names: Flower Ray

Distribution:  Apure River,  Orinoco Basins, Venezuela & Colombia

Maximum Size (Disc Width):  appx. 36"+

Juvenile Tank Footprint: 72"x24"

Adult Tank Footprint: 96"x48"

Feeding Habits:  P. Schroederi tend to have finicky feeding habits.  They usually accept live foods upon arrival, and wean to prepared foods over an extended period of time.  They can be less aggressive eaters towards other tankmates/

Info: Potamotrygon Schroederi - The 'True' Flower Ray, is one of the specialty rays of the potamotrygon family.  Similiar to P. Menchacai, this ray has finicky eating habits, large size, and a beautiful pattern.  It's elongated tail makes the need for an especially large tank towards adulthood.

Variants:  P. Schroederi is often confused with the other variation of the species. 

Synonyms: P40. P. Schroederi "Peru"