White-spotted Tapajós stingray

Potamotrygon albimaculata

Small pale spots on a dark disc, with broad rows of tail thorns.

Described in 2016 from the Tapajós basin. Its dark disc carries numerous small pale spots; a dark spotted ray is not automatically P. leopoldi.

Natural habitat: Native to the Tapajós River basin in Brazil.

An adult female type specimen measured 50 cm across the disc. Juvenile size must not determine housing. Treat the sting as hazardous.

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Appearance and identification

The small spots and broad dorsal/lateral thorn rows differ from the usual leopoldi pattern. Adult jabuti instead develops golden marbling. Check provenance, especially for hybrids.

Floor and movement space

Plan broad smooth floor space around the actual disc size.

Aquarium environment

A broad disc and open-floor layout can conflict with dense planting.

Diet and feeding

Forages along the margins. Check that each ray feeds.

Compatibility limits

Small fish, shrimp and other bottom dwellers may not be safe companions. Adult floor use matters.

Same-species behaviour

Assess pairs individually and keep separation options.

Sources

www.fishbase.se ↗ 2026-10-25

www.mapress.com ↗ 2026-10-22

shark-references.com ↗ 2026-10-22