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Planet Zoo 2 Javanese Cownose Ray

Habitat size, temperature, group size and compatible animals for the Javanese Cownose Ray in Planet Zoo 2, from the official Zoopedia, checked 2026-10-14.

Javanese Cownose Ray requirements

ContinentIndian Ocean, Pacific Ocean
BiomeEstuarine, Open Sea, Reef
EnclosureAquarium
Minimum areaDeep water 80 m²
Extra area per additional animalDeep water 15 m²
Shelter area per animalNot listed by Zoopedia
Temperature24 to 30 °C
Group size5–40
New in Planet Zoo 2Yes, not in the first Planet Zoo (all DLC included)
ContentBase Game
Conservation statusEndangered

At 80 m² of deep water, the Javanese Cownose Ray needs more deep water than 58% of the other 36 Planet Zoo 2 aquarium animals with a listed minimum.

Javanese Cownose Ray space by area type

The Zoopedia gives a minimum for the first animal and an extra amount for each additional animal, per area type. The last column adds them up for the largest listed group (40 animals).

Area typeMinimumEach additional animalTotal for a group of 40
Deep water80 m²15 m²665 m²

Javanese Cownose Ray species facts

ClassCartilaginous fish (sharks and rays) (Chondrichthyes)
Adult size (length)1 m

Setup checklist for a Javanese Cownose Ray enclosure

  1. Choose the enclosure: the Zoopedia lists the Javanese Cownose Ray as aquarium.
  2. Give the first animal at least Deep water 80 m², plus Deep water 15 m² for each additional animal.
  3. Keep the temperature within 24 to 30 °C and theme the area as Estuarine, Open Sea, Reef.
  4. Plan a group of 5 to 40 animals.
  5. Optionally add a thriving companion: Blackspotted Puffer (shared 24–27 °C), Blacktip Reef Shark (shared 24–28 °C), Clown Triggerfish (shared 24–30 °C).

Animals that can live with the Javanese Cownose Ray

Next to each species: the temperature range both animals accept, from their Zoopedia ranges (Javanese Cownose Ray: 24 to 30 °C).

Thriving with (11)

Neutral with (1)

A pair counts as thriving if either animal's Zoopedia page lists it as thriving. A shared tank still has to suit every species in it.

Compare with

Put the Javanese Cownose Ray next to any other species, with the combined barrier for a shared habitat, in the animal comparison. See every pairing on what animals go together and all barrier specs on habitat requirements.

Animals from the same biome or continent: Hawksbill Turtle, Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark, Ocellated Eagle Ray, Blacktip Reef Shark.

FAQ

How much space does a Javanese Cownose Ray need in Planet Zoo 2?

The official Zoopedia lists a minimum area of Deep water 80 m² for the Javanese Cownose Ray, plus Deep water 15 m² for each additional animal.

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

In Planet Zoo 2 the Javanese Cownose Ray needs a temperature of 24 to 30 °C and a group size of 5–40, according to the official Zoopedia.

What animals can live with a Javanese Cownose Ray in Planet Zoo 2?

The official Zoopedia lists 12 compatible species for the Javanese Cownose Ray. Thriving: 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. Neutral: Red Lionfish.