Red-bellied piranha

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:plant
gptkbp:average_temperature 22 to 28 ° C
gptkbp:behavior Schooling fish
Cooperative hunting
gptkbp:body_style Laterally compressed
gptkbp:breeding_season Rainy season
Nesting in shallow waters
gptkbp:campus_facilities Up to 100 individuals
gptkbp:color During mating season
Different populations exhibit variations.
Grayish with a red belly
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Red-bellied_piranha
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Protected in some areas
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance Featured in folklore
gptkbp:dam Freshwater
gptkbp:diet Carnivorous
gptkbp:ecological_role Top predator
gptkbp:egg_color gptkb:Transparent
gptkbp:environmental_impact Sensitive to water temperature changes
gptkbp:family gptkb:Serrasalmidae
gptkbp:fins Dorsal and anal fins
Adipose fin
gptkbp:fishing_regulations Overfishing concerns
Used in local fishing practices
gptkbp:foraging_behavior Aggressive feeding
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:Amazon_Basin
Freshwater rivers
gptkbp:headcount Powerful jaws
Sharp, triangular teeth
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Red-bellied piranha
gptkbp:interacts_with Fished for food
gptkbp:larval_stage Rapid growth rate
Free-swimming
gptkbp:length 40 cm
20 to 30 cm
gptkbp:migration Seasonal migrations
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:South_America
gptkbp:order gptkb:Characiformes
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Footballer
Larger fish
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Black_piranha
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest Behavioral studies
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Pygocentrus_nattereri
gptkbp:senses Good vision and smell
gptkbp:social_structure Hierarchical
gptkbp:species Five gill arches
Limited potential
gptkbp:speed Fast swimmer
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships With other fish species
gptkbp:tank_mates Avoid with smaller fish
gptkbp:territorial_behavior Aggressive during breeding
gptkbp:traded_on Requires large tank
Popular in aquariums
gptkbp:water_quality Affects population health
gptkbp:wildlife Threat from deforestation