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Piranha Per Se: Catoprion, Pygocentrus,
Serrasalmus... About thirty five species.
| Compare these choppers with those of the crushing, plant
chewing Pacus. Now you know why they're called "Toothy Tetras". |
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| Pygocentrus nattereri Kner 1858, the Red (-Bellied)
Piranha. Rivers of central and southern South America, east of the Andes. To
about thirteen inches in length. the old timey favorite aquarium Piranha.
Cond.s: pH 5.5-7.5, dH to 20, temp. 23-27 C. Aquarium pix of two, four and
six inch individuals. |
| Bigger PIX: The images in
this table are linked to large (desktop size) copies. Click on "framed"
images to go to the larger size. |
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| Pygocentrus piraya (Cuvier 1816), the San Francisco
Piranha. South America; endemic to the Sao Francisco Basin of Brazil. To
nearly thirteen inches in length (largest true Piranha). Aquarium photo. |
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| Bigger PIX: The images in
this table are linked to large (desktop size) copies. Click on "framed"
images to go to the larger size. |
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| Serrasalmus spilopleura Kner 1858, Speckled Piranha.
South America: Amazonas Basin, Guaporé River. To 21 cm. in length. pH range:
5.0 - 7.0; dH range: 18.0, temp. 23 - 28°C. Atlantis Aquarium, Long Island,
NY pic. |
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Bibliography/Further Reading:
www.aquatiqterrors.com
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