Pygocentrus nattereri

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:adaptations aggressive feeding behavior
gptkbp:aquarium_trade popular aquarium fish
requires experienced aquarist
gptkbp:average_temperature 22-28 ° C
gptkbp:behavior schooling fish
gptkbp:breeding_behavior spawning in shallow waters
gptkbp:breeding_season rainy season
gptkbp:campus_size up to 20 individuals
gptkbp:color during breeding season
gptkbp:color_variation depends on environment
gptkbp:coloration silver body with red belly
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:red-bellied_piranha
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cuisine pellets, live food
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in media
gptkbp:diet carnivorous
gptkbp:egg_color transparent
gptkbp:egg_laying in nests
gptkbp:egg_size 1-2 mm
gptkbp:family gptkb:Serrasalmidae
gptkbp:fins triangular shape
forked tail
gptkbp:fish_species not commonly farmed
gptkbp:fishing_impact overfishing
gptkbp:foraging_behavior multiple times a day
gptkbp:fuel_capacity minimum 200 liters
gptkbp:habitat freshwater rivers
slow-moving waters
gptkbp:has_authority_over Kner, 1858
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pygocentrus nattereri
gptkbp:human_interaction gptkb:social_hierarchy
gptkbp:larval_stage free-swimming after hatching
gptkbp:lateral_line well-developed
gptkbp:length 35 cm
gptkbp:lifespan 10 years
gptkbp:lighting prefer hiding spots
gptkbp:migration seasonal migrations.
gptkbp:native_range gptkb:Amazon_Basin
gptkbp:order gptkb:Characiformes
gptkbp:parent guarding eggs
gptkbp:predators crocodiles
larger fish
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Pygocentrus_cariba
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest behavioral studies
gptkbp:size around 2 years
gptkbp:social_structure shoals
gptkbp:speed fast swimmer
gptkbp:tank_mates larger fish species
gptkbp:territorial_behavior not territorial
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:ventral_fin small and rounded
gptkbp:water_quality needs clean water
gptkbp:water_requirement 6.0-7.5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dino_Piranha
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5