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The sharp-snouted piranha (Serrasalmus sanchezi) is a species of serrasalmid endemic to Peru. It is part of the S. rhombeus complex. It reaches a maximum size of around 7 inches (18 cm). Individuals often exhibit a red throat, similar to that of Pygocentrus nattereri. It is also known as ruby-throated diamond piranha or "ruby-red piranha"; the latter name is also used for the speckled piranha (S. spilopleura).

Sharp-snouted piranha
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Actinopterygii
Order:	Characiformes
Family:	Serrasalmidae
Genus:	Serrasalmus
Species:	S. sanchezi
Binomial name
Serrasalmus sanchezi Géry, 1964

In the aquarium

It is a vicious fin biter and must be kept alone. However some people have had limited success with keeping these fish in a group. It requires a minimum of a 30" x 12" tank.

External links

• Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2006). "Serrasalmus sanchezi" in FishBase. April 2006 version.
• Oregon Piranha Exotic Fish Exhibit website

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