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Scientific and Wild Specimen Data:


Scientific Name:
Serrasalmus niger
Origin:
Brazil - RIO LIVRAMENTO, TRIBUTARY OF RIO MADEIRA *
Adult Size
SL
Temperature:
78-81F
PH:
6.6-7.1
Food:


Map and Collection Data:
B.A. KRUKOFF (1934)- Verified by: F.R. LAMONTE
Visual ID of this fish
Research Information:

Serrasalmus Niger from Brazil. This piranha was described many years ago and is now thought to be invalid. Insufficient data is available to conclude that this is truelly a seperate species.

In Aquaria

Common Name:

Adult Size
TL
Minimum Aquarium Size:
US Gallons
Temperature:

PH:

Food:


General Information:

Aggression: ( 6 / 7 )

Breeding:





Insights from keepers of this fish


Ronald Nielson

   
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