Sharp-snouted Piranha
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| Sharp-snouted Piranha | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Characiformes |
| Family: | Characidae |
| Subfamily: | Serrasalminae |
| Genus: | Serrasalmus |
| Species: | S. sanchezi |
| Binomial name | |
| Serrasalmus sanchezi Géry, 1964 |
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The Sharp-snouted Piranha (Serrasalmus sanchezi)is a species of fish in subfamily Serrasalminae of the family Characidae. It is 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).
[edit] 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.
[edit] External links
- Froese, Rainer, and Daniel Pauly, eds. (2006). "Serrasalmus sanchezi" in FishBase. April 2006 version.
- Oregon Piranha Exotic Fish Exhibit website
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