Serrasalmus elongatus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:sports_event
gptkbp:average_temperature 22-28 ° C
gptkbp:behavior schooling fish
can be aggressive
gptkbp:body_style elongated
gptkbp:breeding_season requires spawning sites
gptkbp:class gptkb:Actinopterygii
gptkbp:color varies by region
silver with dark spots
during breeding season
during stress or illness
gptkbp:common_name elongate piranha
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cuisine pellets, live food, frozen food
gptkbp:cultural_significance local fishing practices
gptkbp:dam brackish water
gptkbp:diet carnivorous
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:South_America
gptkbp:egg_color 1-2 mm
gptkbp:family gptkb:Serrasalmidae
gptkbp:fins forked tail
8-10 dorsal fins
gptkbp:first_described_by Banded in 1865
gptkbp:fishing_regulations netting and trapping
targeted for food
gptkbp:foraging_behavior 2-3 times a day
gptkbp:fuel_capacity minimum 200 liters
separate breeding tank recommended
planted tank recommended
gptkbp:genus gptkb:sports_event
gptkbp:growth_rate moderate
gptkbp:habitat freshwater
challenging
slow-moving waters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Serrasalmus elongatus
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:larval_stage 3-4 days
requires infusoria for feeding
gptkbp:length 30 cm
gptkbp:level 6.0-7.5
gptkbp:lifespan 5-10 years
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Amazon_River_basin
gptkbp:order gptkb:Characiformes
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Skrull
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:price_range soft to moderately hard water
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Serrasalmus_spp.
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research studied for behavior and ecology
gptkbp:research_interest ecological role in rivers
gptkbp:scales cycloid scales
gptkbp:senses well-developed eyesight
gptkbp:social_responsibility ich and fin rot
gptkbp:social_structure dominance hierarchy in groups
gptkbp:species limited
gptkbp:speed active swimmer
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships none known
gptkbp:tank_mates larger, non-aggressive fish
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends territory during breeding
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:traded_on popular species
requires ample swimming space
gptkbp:water_quality needs clean, well-filtered water