Scientific Name: Pygopristis denticulatus
Common Names: Big-Toothed Piranha, Five-Cusped Piranha. The Natives call this species Pirambeba, unknown translation
Range: Lower Amazon, Rio Negro, Rio Orinoco
Adult Size: 8"
Tank Size: Adult specimens of this species should be kept in a tank of at least 50gallons.
Compatible Species: Its own kind
Hunting Method:
Comments: The denticulatus is mostly a seed and fruit eater, but will also consume small amounts of plant matter. They will also occasionally feed on the fins of other fish.
