Adult Piranha Identification

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about five years ago i inherited an RBP and have always wondered if it was truly a red or if it could possibly be a caribe. the info on the humeral spot helped me correctly identify him. Shredder is an rbp.
 
Species name: Serrasalmus ternetzi (pygo ternetzi)

Synonym:

Common name: Yellow King Piranha

Family: Serrasalmidae

Order: Characins

Class: Actinopterygii

Maximum size: 50 cm / 20 inches (Not sure that they reach 20in)

Environment: Freshwater

Origin: South Western Brazil

Temperament: Aggressive

Company: Serrasalmus ternetzi (Yellow King Piranha) are best kept in an aquarium without other species.(fine with other pygos)

Water parameters: Temperature 22-25˚C / 72-79˚F; pH 6.5 – 7.0

Aquarium setup: Serrasalmus ternetzi (Yellow King Piranha) should be kept in groups in larger aquariums with a smooth bottom substrate. The aquarium can be decorated according to your taste however a few roots or rocks are beneficial. Plants are not necessary.

Feeding: Accepts frozen food.

Breeding: Unknown.

Great info but I believe the attatched pic is of a Piraya, aslo see corections in Brackets
 
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