Piraya Piranha
NamePiraya Piranha
Scientific NameSerrasalmus piraya
Common NamesPiraya Piranha, San Francisco Piranha, Black-tailed Piranha
FamilySerrasalmidae
OriginSouth America, Brazil, São Francisco River basin
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)125
Max Size (Inches)14
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range6.0-7.5
Description
The Piraya Piranha is a large, robust, and highly aggressive freshwater fish native to the São Francisco River basin in Brazil. Known for its powerful bite and predatory nature, it is characterized by a dark body often adorned with golden speckles and a distinctive black caudal fin. This species requires a very large aquarium and is best kept as a solitary specimen due to its extreme territoriality and potential to harm tankmates.
