Piaractus brachypomus
| Scientific name | Piaractus brachypomus |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Cuvier |
| Year of description | 1818 |
| IUCN category (World) | NE |
| Family | Serrasalmidae |
| Genus | Piaractus |
Introduction
Piaractus brachypomus is a fresh water fish.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size60 cm
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Maximum size88 cm
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Longevity28 year
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Average size60 cm
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Maximum size88 cm
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Longevity28 year
How to recognize Piaractus brachypomus ?
Piaractus brachypomus measures between 60 and 88 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly gris body.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in shoals
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
Piaractus brachypomus is a fish living in shoals naturally found at mid-depth. This species is carnivorous .
Although Piaractus brachypomus is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Conservation status of populations (IUCN)
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature26 - 28 °C
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pH (acidity)4.8 - 6.8
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gh (hardness)10 - 15
Biotope presentation
The acidification of water comes from the decomposition of plants. This phenomenon changes the color of the water, which tends to turn brown. In some areas particularly rich in organic matter, the water is so dark that it is called "black water".
Piaractus brachypomus is most often found at a depth between 0m and 15m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths. This animal evolves in areas characterized by a strong presence of vegetation (aquatic and marsh plants, decaying organic matter, roots...).
This species lives near large roots, in which it can find refuge in case of danger. This type of habitat is often found not far from the banks.
Fishkeeping
Not recommended
We do not recommend keeping this species in an aquarium. It has unpredictable needs which, if not met, generate significant stress, potentially leading to a shorter life expectancy, an interruption of its growth or the development of pathogens.
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