The Violet Line Piranha

The Violet Line Piranha

By Wayne Mah

Newly discovered species of piranha. Information about this piranha not yet available publicly though on a scientific level. it has been identified and recognized. Known information from its habitat, it grows to around 6-8 inches. Resembles S.Rhombeus somewhat except for one remarkable difference and one not shared by any other piranha. It possesses an ultra violet purple line about 1 cm in width that runs from the bottom of its mouth continously over the top of its mouth, along the top of its back until it reaches its dorsal fin. only a picture of this fish will do justice in showing this most fascinating feature. It is fin-biter predominently but can take small goldfish whole. Because its a fin biter, it is not a good schooling fish and should be kept alone, though it is doing well living well with my other piranhas. Availabilty in past, none, in the future, already a good handful brought into North America recently. Next to the wimple piranha, this maybe the most unique and odd looking piranha available. Pictures to come in the future.


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