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Scientific and Wild Specimen Data:


Scientific Name:
Peru sp. c
Origin:
Peru
Adult Size

Temperature:

PH:

Food:


Map and Collection Data:

Visual ID of this fish
  • Red Throat
  • Speckled/reflective Large Scales along flanks
  • Red Orbit
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In Aquaria

Adult Size

Minimum Aquarium Size:
40 US Gallons
Temperature:

PH:
6.6 - 7.2
Food:
Does well with most meat products that are low in oil content.

General Information:

The fish has been commonly imported and incorrectly listed under the name Serrasalmus medinei. Though many have started using a classification of spilopleura cf., I have been unable to find a museum or scientific examination of this fish that would place it into the spilopleura species, it could just as easily be called S. medinei cf. using this example. I will continue to search for data to support any naming convention from a scientifically researched project, but until that can be found, it will be called Peru sp. c. The fish is best kept alone in a tank but maintains wonderful coloration even at larger sizes.

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Breeding:


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Side View @5" TL

Side @5" TL
Insights from keepers of this fish


Ronald Nielson

   
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