Serrasalmus geryi
| Serrasalmus geryi | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Characiformes |
| Family: | Serrasalmidae |
| Genus: | Serrasalmus |
| Species: | S. geryi
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| Binomial name | |
| Serrasalmus geryi Jégu & dos Santos, 1988
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Serrasalmus geryi, known as the violet line piranha or Gery's piranha, is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Serrasalmidae, which includes the pacus, piranhas and related fishes. It is found in the lower Tocantins and Araguaia Rivers of Brazil.
The species is notable for being one of only the members of the genus Serrasalmus that can coexist with others of the same species in captivity; however, caution is advised.
Gery's piranha reaches sizes up to 12 inches in length.
As of 2018, it is classified as Least Concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.