The sharp-snouted piranha (Serrasalmus sanchezi) is a species of serrasalmid endemic to Peru. It is part of the S. rhombeus complex. It reaches a maximum size of around 7 inches (18 cm). Individuals often exhibit a red throat, similar to that of Pygocentrus nattereri. It is also known as ruby-throated diamond piranha or "ruby-red piranha"; the latter name is also used for the speckled piranha (S. spilopleura).

Sharp-snouted piranha
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Characiformes
Family: Serrasalmidae
Genus: Serrasalmus
Species:
S. sanchezi
Binomial name
Serrasalmus sanchezi
Géry, 1964

In the aquarium

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It is a vicious fin biter and must be kept alone. However some people have had limited success with keeping these fish in a group. It requires a minimum of a 30" x 12" tank.

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  • Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Serrasalmus sanchezi". FishBase.
  • Oregon Piranha Exotic Fish Exhibit website