- Sharp-snouted Piranha
Taxobox
name = Sharp-snouted Piranha
image_width = 250px
regnum =Animalia
phylum =Chordata
classis =Actinopterygii
ordo =Characiformes
familia =Characidae
subfamilia =Serrasalminae
genus = "Serrasalmus "
species = "S. sanchezi"
binomial = "Serrasalmus sanchezi"The Sharp-snouted Piranha ("Serrasalmus sanchezi"), 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 theSpeckled 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
* [http://www.opefe.com Oregon Piranha Exotic Fish Exhibit website]
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