Serrasalmus spilopleura

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Serrasalmus_spp.
gptkbp:average_temperature 22-28 ° C
gptkbp:behavior Aggressive
gptkbp:body_style Laterally compressed
gptkbp:breeding_season Rainy season
Males guard nests
gptkbp:class gptkb:Actinopterygii
gptkbp:color Silver with black spots
Juveniles are more colorful
Some individuals may lack spots.
gptkbp:common_name Spotted Piranha
gptkbp:conservation_efforts None specific
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance None documented
gptkbp:diet Carnivorous
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Amazon_River_Basin
gptkbp:education May form schools in youth
gptkbp:egg_color gptkb:Transparent
gptkbp:family gptkb:Serrasalmidae
gptkbp:fins Adipose fin present
gptkbp:fishing_regulations Netting and trapping
Targeted for aquarium trade
gptkbp:foraging_behavior Twice daily
gptkbp:genus gptkb:sports_event
gptkbp:growth_rate Fast in youth
gptkbp:habitat Freshwater
Slow-moving waters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Serrasalmus spilopleura
gptkbp:interacts_with Popular in aquariums
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:larval_stage Hatches in 24-48 hours
gptkbp:length 30 cm
gptkbp:level 6.0-7.5
gptkbp:lifespan 5-10 years
gptkbp:migration Non-migratory
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:South_America
gptkbp:order gptkb:Characiformes
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Skrull
gptkbp:predators Larger fish
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Serrasalmus_nattereri
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest Behavioral studies
gptkbp:scales Cycloid scales
gptkbp:social_structure Solitary or small groups
gptkbp:species Four pairs of gills
Limited due to aggression
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships None known
gptkbp:tank_mates Not suitable with small fish
gptkbp:territorial_behavior Defends territory
gptkbp:traded_on Requires large tank
gptkbp:water_quality Prefers clean, well-oxygenated water