Pygocentrus_cariba

<i>Pygocentrus cariba</i>

Pygocentrus cariba

Species of fish

Pygocentrus cariba or black spot piranha is a species of piranha endemic to Venezuela and Colombia; specifically, to the Orinoco River basin lowlands and the Llanos region. This species can reach a total length of 27.9 centimetres (11.0 in). It is popular as a game fish.[1]

Quick Facts Pygocentrus cariba, Scientific classification ...

They are a carnivorous species, that feed on a wide variety of fish, carrion, invertebrates, and other aquatic animals.

The name Cariba means cannibal in native language, and comes from the people of the Island Caribs who had a reputation as warriors who raided neighboring islands, and practiced cannibalism, according to the Spanish conquistadors. This species has very high propensity for cannibalism among its species.

References

  1. [1]
    Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2013). "Pygocentrus cariba" in FishBase. April 2013 version.


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