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CARIBITO. PIRANHA MUFURA

Pristobrycon striolatus
Steindachner, 1908

 

FROM FRANK MAGALLANES

 

This species is not seen often in the aquarium trade. With problems of exportation in Venezuela, this species from that region will be more difficult to obtain until further notice. Brazilian species are more reddish, but other waters may produce a golden-yellow form. At one time in science, this species was considered a Serrasalmus species. Sufficient examples seen and examined places this species as a Pristobrycon.

 

The species is a fin biter and performs this function quite well. Certainly not fit to be kept as a group. Young ones are sometimes kept together, as they mature their natural behavior develops rapidly. Recommend keeping as solitary species in home aquarium. Pristobrycon striolatus, which has previously been regarded as quite distinct from its congeners (Machado-Allison et al., 1989), forms a well-supported group with Catoprion and Pygopristis. This is consistent with the results of Ortí et al. The fish has the distinct dark "V" at the caudal fin with the edging having a black band. Heavily spotted (small) with a humeral blemish on the cheek. The eye is hyaline with a dark band transecting it, the base of the adipose fin is very dark and the body very silvery with the lower jaw red. The body has tints of orange and the coloration is more intense during breeding condition. The adult species feed on fish during the dry season, then switch to fruits when the rain forest is flooded. the diet can also consist of fins, terrestrial insects, crustaceans and of course scales. Grows to about 20 cm (David Schleser, 1977). Often called (erroneously Serrasalmus scapularis). The synonym name P. scapularis is herein revised as a synonym [Synonym of Pristobrycon striolatus (Steindachner 1908) -- (Jégu in Reis et al. 2003:188) ].

 

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SCIENCE HISTORY

 

VALID NAME: Pristobrycon striolatus Steindachner, 1908

 

SYNONYMS

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DIET

 

Crushed seeds and fish parts.

 

DISTRIBUTION

 

Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname and Venezuela.

 

LOCALITY

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MAXIMUM SIZE

 

15.0 cm TL

 

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