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Scientific and Wild Specimen Data:
Scientific Name:Serrasalmus humeralis
Origin:Brazil - Rio Amazonas near Manaus
Adult Size SL
Temperature: 78-81F
PH: 6.6-7.1
Food:
Map and Collection Data:
Dexter, N., 'Talisman' & L. Agassiz - Verified by: NOT
Visual ID of this fish
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| Research Information:Further research and collection data needs to be conducted in the field with laboratory examinations as well as aquaria(ecology) documentation of habits and activity. Serrasalmus Humeralis from Brazil and other collection locations. Information pertaining to a species of piranha called the S. Humeralis does exist in museum records and has been collated from 1865 to 1994 by various researchers and collectors. More work need to be done on this piranha to make final determination of its validity.
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In Aquaria
Common Name:
Adult Size TL
Minimum Aquarium Size:40 US Gallons
Temperature: 78-81F
PH: 6.6-7.1
Food: Will accept any live freshwater fish used as a normal feeder fish, thawed frozen fish fillets, shrimp and other meat products.
General Information:A wonderful fish to keep in a large tank.
Aggression: ( 6 / 7 ) The fish is not capable of being shoaled in most instances.
Breeding:I have not been able to verify any claims to captive brreding of this species. No known instances of aquaria breeding.
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Insights from keepers of this fish
This is not a difficult fish to keep. Best kept as a single specimen per tank.
Ronald Nielson
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