Pygocentrus piraya

Visit Conrado's Homepage for more pics of the P.piraya. His photographs are of Piraya he caught while fishing on the Rio Sao Francisco. They really give you an idea of how much more beautiful wild specimens are.

Scientific Name: Pygocentrus piraya
Common Name: Piraya
Range: Lower Amazon Region, Rio Sao Francisco Brazil.
Adult Size: 24"
Tank Size: Adult specimens of this species should be kept in a tank of at least 200gallons.
Compatible Species: P.cariba, P.nattereri
Hunting Method: ?

Comments: The Piraya is undoubtly the giant king of all Piranhas, it is one of the biggest Piranhas known. The Piraya is very similar in appearance to the Red Belly, with the exeption of a tufted adipose fin, unique only to this species. The Natives fear this species more than any other Piranha.

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