Pirambeba
📖 Overview
Occurs in rivers and estuaries. Feeds on the fins of other fish. Oviparous . Dies at less than 11°C. Its reproduction in captivity has been carried out . Although armed with strong, sharp teeth, it is however not dangerous to man. When captured with fishing nets, it must be released because it attacks the other fish caught in the net . Of the few piranhas which have escaped from aquaria in the USA, only this species was able to establish a breeding population in Dade County, Florida which was eradicated in 1981 (Ref 1739).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Pirambeba is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Pirambeba is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Pirambeba is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Amazon River basin.
🌿 Ecology
the fins of other fish
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Pirambeba is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Pirambeba is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Pirambeba has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Humeralis Piranha · Pirambeba |
| 🌍CES | piraňa příčnopruhá |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Pirambeba-vermelha · Piranha · Piranha-de-orelha-preta |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salmo tizoura | Kner | 1860 | Heterotypic |
| Serrasalmo humeralis | - | - | Synonym |
| Serrasalmo iridopsis | Cope | 1872 | Synonym |
| Serrasalmus iridopsis | Cope | 1872 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 193 records indexed .
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