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Scientific and Wild Specimen Data:


Scientific Name:
Serrasalmus Neveriensis
Origin:
Northern Venezuelan rivers along the coast.
Adult Size
?? unknown, largest specimen 18 cm SL
Temperature:
78-81F
PH:
6.6-7.1
Food:


Map and Collection Data:
to be generated, location data provided by Machado, Fink. Acta Biol Venez., 14 (4) 45-60 pp Verified by: Machado, Fink
Visual ID of this fish
  • Basal and terminal caudal fin black bands
  • Ectopterygoid teeth 4-7
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. I will need more time to review variances in this description and to properly translate it into english for presentation here.

In Aquaria

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:

Serrasalmus Neveriensis from Venezuela. A piranha not imported for the hobby and rarely seen.

Aggression: ( 6 / 7 )

Breeding:

No known instances of aquaria breeding.





Insights from keepers of this fish


Ronald Nielson

   
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