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| + | :Highly aggressive fish, in a lone species tank only. Groups should only be attempted in very large tanks. | ||
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| + | :This Piranha has a much longer body shape than other more rounded Piranhas. It is iridescent silver in colour with slight yellow/gold hues and with large eyes and visible teeth. | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:08, 13 December 2017
Pike Piranha
Pike Piranha
Serrasalmus elongatus
379 Litres (100 US G.)
25-30 cm (9.8-11.8")
Freshwater
5.5 - 7.5
23.9-25.6°C (75 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
1:2 M:F
5-10 years
Family
Characidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Pike Piranha, Slender Piranha, Elongated Piranha
Additional scientific names
- Serrasalmus pingke
Origin[edit]
- South America: found in Rio Orinoco and Amazon basins across Brazil, Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela.
Sexing[edit]
- Difficult to visually sex and not known to spawn in captivity.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- Highly aggressive fish, in a lone species tank only. Groups should only be attempted in very large tanks.
Identification[edit]
- This Piranha has a much longer body shape than other more rounded Piranhas. It is iridescent silver in colour with slight yellow/gold hues and with large eyes and visible teeth.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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