VIOLET LINE PIRANHA (Serrasalmus geryi) 6-7"

Serrasalmus geryi, known as the violet line piranha or Gery's piranha, is a species of piranha of the family Serrasalmidae. It is found in the lower Tocantins and Araguaia Rivers of Brazil. The species is notable for being the 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.

The body shape of Serrasalmus geryi is very laterally compressed, similar to other Serrasalmus genus members S. altuvei, S. hastatus, S. compressus and S. altispinis. The fish is distinctive at all ages, possessing a broad dark stripe running from the lower mouth to the top of the beginning of the dorsal fin. S. geryi does not exhibit sexual dimorphism- males and females look similar.