We name this stingray Boxer! Can you guess why?

The freshwater Batman stingray is one of the most eye-catching freshwater rays in the hobby, named for its dramatic bat-wing–shaped markings that resemble the Batman logo spread across its disc. Despite popular belief, this pattern is not genetic or man-made. The Batman appearance is the result of a developmental deformity that occurs while the pup is still developing inside the mother’s womb, affecting how how the disc forms. Almost like a cleft lip on a human. Because it is not a heritable trait, breeding two Batman stingrays together will produce normal offspring, not additional Batman rays. Each Batman stingray is therefore a unique, one-of-a-kind individual, rather than a selectively bred morph. This rarity and uniqueness are what make genuine Batman stingrays so sought after among advanced collectors. #aquarium #stingray #aquariumhobby #freshwaterstingray