H. Dalyensis is also kept in captivity in Baltimore MD, and has been there since 2005. although they were not recognized as a separate species until later
@bestsalt Sorry for the delay.....the sharks are Glyphis glyphis and the ray is Himantura dalyensis (recently described, previously thought to be H. chaophraya). H. Dalyensis is endemic to Australia and looks very similar to chaphraya.
@CactusJackPR if you click on the drop down arrow where the brief info is described, the following passage details species and som einfo about them. The sharks are Glyphis glyphis (Speartooth Shark) and Himantura dalyensis (Freshwater Whiptail ray). Thanks for asking, hope you enjoyed seeing a very rare and special couple of animals!
@PraetorianMan Thanks for the appreciation, it is indeed a great moment to be able to bring these incredible creatures to the world! Let's just hope the guys at Melbourne Aquarium are successful in the next exciting phase......breeding!
aaaaarrreee yoouuu suree this is a freshwater! ? :O!
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Syredisa057 3 days ago
H. Dalyensis is also kept in captivity in Baltimore MD, and has been there since 2005. although they were not recognized as a separate species until later
Kareyspins 2 months ago
I think shark is Glyphis glyphis the real freshwater shark
and ray is Himantura chaophraya confirm !
bestsalt 1 year ago
@bestsalt Sorry for the delay.....the sharks are Glyphis glyphis and the ray is Himantura dalyensis (recently described, previously thought to be H. chaophraya). H. Dalyensis is endemic to Australia and looks very similar to chaphraya.
cairnsmarine 1 year ago
What did you end up doing with the ray?
vhfanjack 1 year ago
what type of species of fresh water shark and ray they are???
CactusJackPR 1 year ago
@CactusJackPR if you click on the drop down arrow where the brief info is described, the following passage details species and som einfo about them. The sharks are Glyphis glyphis (Speartooth Shark) and Himantura dalyensis (Freshwater Whiptail ray). Thanks for asking, hope you enjoyed seeing a very rare and special couple of animals!
cairnsmarine 1 year ago
@CactusJackPR ther are tones of fresh water rays witch you can keep att home if you wat i will be buying one soon
customlegokarl 9 months ago
Three Cheers! The River Sharks have FINALLY Made it into captivity! I thought I'd never live to see footage of a live one!
PraetorianMan 1 year ago 3
@PraetorianMan Thanks for the appreciation, it is indeed a great moment to be able to bring these incredible creatures to the world! Let's just hope the guys at Melbourne Aquarium are successful in the next exciting phase......breeding!
cairnsmarine 1 year ago