Urobatis maculatus is commonly referred to as Spotted round ray, Cortez Round Stingray. Difficulty in the aquarium: suitable for large display tanks (public aquarium or zoo) only. Toxicity: Has a poison harmful to health.
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This is a general hint!
Urobatis maculatus has a harmful toxin.
As a rule, animals with a harmful poison do not pose mortal danger in normal Aquarieaner everyday life. Read the following husbandry information and comments from aquarists who already keep Urobatis maculatus in their aquarium to get a better picture about the possible danger. However, please be careful when using Urobatis maculatus. Every human reacts differently to poisons.
If you suspect that you have come into contact with the poison, please contact your doctor or the poison emergency call.
The phone number of the poison emergency call can be found here:
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Overview Europe: European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists
Dr. Paddy Ryan, USA
