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Javanese Cownose Ray in Planet Zoo 2

Javanese Cownose Ray Habitat Requirements

Rhinoptera javanica · Shark and ray · Base game

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Habitat needs

Exported 2026-10-05
Temperature 24–30°C
−40−2002040 °C
Official
Group size 5–40animals Bachelor up to 40 male or 40 female Official
Barrier Grade 2 Min. height 1 m Official
Deep swimming space 80 +15 for each extra animal Official
Salinity Brackish, Saltwater Official
Biome Estuarine + Open Sea + Reef Indo-Pacific reefs and coasts · Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean Official

Aquarium animals use tank space, not land area. The official data gives swimming space without a unit; compare values between species rather than reading them as square metres.

Terrain share

Official

Allowed share of the habitat floor for each terrain type. The bar spans the minimum to maximum share.

Group rules

Official
Preferred group
5–40
Bachelor group
40 male / 40 female
Mixed group
40 male / 40 female
Temperament
Confident
Mating system
Promiscuous
Guest walkthrough
Allowed

Breeding and lifespan

Official
Breeding difficulty
Easy
Gestation / incubation
1 yr
Interbirth period
1 yr
Sexual maturity
5 yr
Litter size
1–2
Juvenile
5 yr
Adult
9 yr
Elderly
6yr
Food cost per period
297

Life stages and breeding times are given in years in the official data.

Compatible animals

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From the official Zoopedia "Cohabitation Options" lists. A pair counts if either animal lists the other.

  • Blackspotted Puffer in Planet Zoo 2
    Blackspotted Puffer
    Listed as thriving in the official data, on the Javanese Cownose Ray entry only.
    ✓ Thriving
  • Blacktip Reef Shark in Planet Zoo 2
    Blacktip Reef Shark
    Listed as thriving in the official data, on the Javanese Cownose Ray entry only.
    ✓ Thriving
  • Clown Triggerfish in Planet Zoo 2
    Clown Triggerfish
    Listed as thriving in the official data, on the Javanese Cownose Ray entry only.
    ✓ Thriving
  • Dolphinfish in Planet Zoo 2
    Dolphinfish
    Listed as thriving in the official data, on the Javanese Cownose Ray entry only.
    ✓ Thriving
  • Giant Grouper in Planet Zoo 2
    Giant Grouper
    Listed as thriving in the official data, on the Javanese Cownose Ray entry only.
    ✓ Thriving
  • Hawksbill Turtle in Planet Zoo 2
    Hawksbill Turtle
    Listed as thriving in the official data, on the Javanese Cownose Ray entry only.
    ✓ Thriving
  • Humphead Wrasse in Planet Zoo 2
    Humphead Wrasse
    Listed as thriving in the official data, on both entries.
    ✓ Thriving
  • Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark in Planet Zoo 2
    Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark
    Listed as thriving in the official data, on both entries.
    ✓ Thriving
  • Ocellated Eagle Ray in Planet Zoo 2
    Ocellated Eagle Ray
    Listed as thriving in the official data, on both entries.
    ✓ Thriving
  • Sailfin Snapper in Planet Zoo 2
    Sailfin Snapper
    Listed as thriving in the official data, on the Javanese Cownose Ray entry only.
    ✓ Thriving
  • Sand Tiger Shark in Planet Zoo 2
    Sand Tiger Shark
    Listed as thriving in the official data, on the Javanese Cownose Ray entry only.
    ✓ Thriving
  • Red Lionfish in Planet Zoo 2
    Red Lionfish
    Listed as neutral in the official data, on both entries.
    ~ Neutral

Enrichment items

Official

Enrichment

  • Submarine Buoy
  • Water Hoop
  • Bubble Blower - Airstone
  • Lattice Ball

Food enrichment

  • Forage Tray

Size, status and colour morphs

Official
IUCN status
Endangered
Size (length)
1 m
Weight
1 kg
Colour morphs
None listed

How much area for N Javanese Cownose Rays?

Area = minimum + (N − 1) × extra per animal. A planning estimate; the game decides the final check.

FAQ

What temperature does the Javanese Cownose Ray need in Planet Zoo 2?

The official data gives a comfortable range of 24–30 °C for the Javanese Cownose Ray. Keep the habitat inside that range and use the planner to compare it with other species.

How much space does the Javanese Cownose Ray need?

According to the official data, the minimum is 80 deep swimming space (+15 each extra).

How many Javanese Cownose Rays can live together?

The preferred group size in the official data is 5–40. Bachelor groups allow up to 40 males or 40 females, and a mixed group up to 40 males and 40 females.

What barrier does the Javanese Cownose Ray need?

A Grade 2 barrier at least 1 m high.

Which animals can live with the Javanese Cownose Ray?

The official Zoopedia lists 11 thriving cohabitants (Blackspotted Puffer, Blacktip Reef Shark, Clown Triggerfish, Dolphinfish, Giant Grouper, Hawksbill Turtle, Humphead Wrasse, Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark, Ocellated Eagle Ray, Sailfin Snapper, Sand Tiger Shark) and 1 neutral cohabitant (Red Lionfish).

Data source: official Planet Zoo 2 Zoopedia export dated 2026-10-05. Text on this page is written by this site; the numbers are the official values.

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