Speckled piranha (Serrasalmus spilopleura)

Scientific name: Serrasalmus spilopleura Kner, 1858

The Speckled piranha (Serrasalmus spilopleura) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–28°C (73–82°F). Native range: South America, Guapor? River basin. Reported from the Paran? River basin, Argentina.

Speckled piranha care at a glance

Temperature: 23–28°C (73–82°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Serrasalmus spilopleura
Family: Characidae (Characins)
Order: Characiformes (Characins)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 21.0
Common length: 25.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 5.0 - 7.0; dH range: ? - 18 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: Guapor? River basin. Reported from the Paran? River basin, Argentina.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)