Newly discovered species of piranha. Information about this piranha not
yet available publicly though on a scientific level. it has been
identified and recognized. Known information from its habitat, it grows to
around 6-8 inches. Resembles S.Rhombeus somewhat except for one
remarkable difference and one not shared by any other piranha. It
possesses an ultra violet purple line about 1 cm in width that runs from
the bottom of its mouth continously over the top of its mouth, along the
top of its back until it reaches its dorsal fin. only a picture of this
fish will do justice in showing this most fascinating feature. It is
fin-biter predominently but can take small goldfish whole. Because its a
fin biter, it is not a good schooling fish and should be kept alone,
though it is doing well living well with my other piranhas. Availabilty in
past, none, in the future, already a good handful brought into North
America recently. Next to the wimple piranha, this maybe the most unique
and odd looking piranha available. Pictures to come in the future.
WAYNE MAH
LAW LIBRARY
OSGOODE HALL LAW SCHOOL,
YORK UNIVERSITY, 4700 KEELE ST.
NORTH YORK ONTARIO. M3J 1P3