Pink Whipray

The Pink Whipray is an impressively large Indo-Pacific ray that derives its common name from the distinctive pinkish hue visible across its dorsal surface, particularly in younger specimens. Adults can reach disc widths of over six feet, placing this species firmly in the category of public aquarium animals. The disc is broadly diamond-shaped with a smooth skin texture and a very long, whip-like tail armed with a venomous barb.

In the wild, Pink Whiprays are found on sandy flats and lagoon bottoms throughout the tropical Indo-Pacific. They are often observed resting partially buried in sand during the day and becoming more active at dusk and dawn to hunt for buried invertebrates and small fish.

Maintaining this species requires an enormous tank system with industrial-grade life support. Water quality must be pristine, and the tank design must accommodate the ray's immense wingspan with unobstructed floor space. Only facilities with professional elasmobranch husbandry teams should consider housing this species.