Whipray Breeding Program?

[DaLilFishie]

I remember reading an article about the Cairns Aquarium's freshwater whiptail ray (Himantura dalyensis) claiming that there was a possibility of them setting up a breeding program for the species. Has there been any development on this? A breeding program would be amazing, either for release into the wild or for other aquariums, would love for this species to become more widespread in aquariums (iirc Cairns Aquarium is one of only two to house freshwater whiptail rays)

 

[DaLilFishie]

I found the quote, “As part of the Cairns Aquarium’s long term conservation and education program for endemic species such as the freshwater whipray, we hope to acquire an additional couple for breeding and rearing purposes” from the Cairns Aquarium's website, Cairns Aquarium continues new large animal introduction program with release of Freshwater Whipray

 

[DaLilFishie]

Update on this, Cairns Aquarium has now obtained two more Freshwater Whiptail Rays, to a total of three now on exhibit.