Description
Butterfly Rays are broad diamond-shaped rays with a short tail that has low dorsal and ventral fin folds. The tail has 3 to 4 dark lines that are referred to as crossbars. The edges of the disc are concave. The caudal fin is never present and a variable number of tubercles can be found on larger specimens. The butterfly rays have disc widths nearly twice the size of their body lengths and are very flat-bodied (compressed).
They prefer habitats that have either sandy or muddy bottoms. They are light brown in color and covered with dense pale brown spots overlaid by scattered blackish spots.
Actual Size 8-16″ Maximum Size: 36”
Care Level: Moderate – Expert
Temperament: Peaceful
Feeding: Carnivore
Minimum Tank Size: 200g
Reef Compatible: With Caution (Will eat small fish and inverts)
Scientific Name: Gymnura marmorata
Water Conditions: 65-75F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025
The Fish pictured here are representative only and the livestock you receive may vary in pattern, coloration and shape.
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