Discus ray

Concave front margin and dark preorbital marks.

A grey to light-brown disc bears irregular dark marks, with a more evident median front-margin concavity in adults. Most specimens have paired large preorbital blotches.

Adult size

Up to 80 cm (disc width)

Natural habitat

Common in shallow areas and near river banks.

Males reach 60.3cm DW, so it is no small-tank fish. Avoid contact with the sting.