Biology:Sharp-snouted piranha
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Short description: Species of fish
Sharp-snouted piranha | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Actinopterygii |
Order: | Characiformes |
Family: | Serrasalmidae |
Genus: | Serrasalmus |
Species: | S. sanchezi
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Binomial name | |
Serrasalmus sanchezi Géry, 1964
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The sharp-snouted piranha (Serrasalmus sanchezi) is a species of serrasalmid endemic to Peru. It is part of the S. rhombeus complex. It reaches a maximum size of around 7 inches (18 cm). Individuals often exhibit a red throat, similar to that of Pygocentrus nattereri. It is also known as ruby-throated diamond piranha or "ruby-red piranha"; the latter name is also used for the speckled piranha (S. spilopleura).
In the aquarium
It is a vicious fin biter and must be kept alone. However some people have had limited success with keeping these fish in a group. It requires a minimum of a 30" x 12" tank.
External links
- Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2006). "Serrasalmus sanchezi" in FishBase. April 2006 version.
- Oregon Piranha Exotic Fish Exhibit website
Wikidata ☰ Q145375 entry
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