Piaractus brachypomus

Scientific name Piaractus brachypomus
Descriptor Cuvier
Year of description 1818
IUCN category NE
Family Serrasalmidae
Genus Piaractus
Piaractus brachypomus Piaractus brachypomus

Introduction

Piaractus brachypomus is a fresh water fish.

Who is it?

Morphology

  • Average size
    60 cm
  • Maximum size
    88 cm
  • Longevity
    28 year
  • Average size
    60 cm
  • Maximum size
    88 cm
  • Longevity
    28 year

How to recognize Piaractus brachypomus ?

Piaractus brachypomus measures between 60 and 88 cm. This fish is unicolore with a predominantly gris body.

Behaviour & Life cycle

  • diet
    carnivorous
  • Sociability
    living in shoals
  • territorial
    No
  • Way of living
    diurnal

Piaractus brachypomus is a fish living in shoals naturally found at mid-depth. This species is carnivorous .

Although Piaractus brachypomus is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.

Reproduction

Harmless species

This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.

Where to find it?

What is its habitat?

Natural environment characteristics

  • Temperature
    26 - 28 °C
  • pH (acidity)
    4.8 - 6.8
  • gh (hardness)
    10 - 15

Biotope presentation

The acidification of water comes from the decomposition of plants. This phenomenon changes the color of the water, which tends to turn brown. In some areas particularly rich in organic matter, the water is so dark that it is called "black water".

Piaractus brachypomus is most often found at a depth between 0m and 15m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths. This animal evolves in areas characterized by a strong presence of vegetation (aquatic and marsh plants, decaying organic matter, roots...).

This species lives near large roots, in which it can find refuge in case of danger. This type of habitat is often found not far from the banks.

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Fishkeeping

Not recommended

We do not recommend keeping this species in an aquarium. It has unpredictable needs which, if not met, generate significant stress, potentially leading to a shorter life expectancy, an interruption of its growth or the development of pathogens.

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