Species: Piaractus branchypomus
Native to the rivers of Brasil and belong to Piranha family. t This fish is farmed and considered non threatened.It live by vegeterian diet They are grown also as aquarium fish by some ethusiasist.
Flesh of this fish is firm, medium flavoured and pleasant. This is a small dark strip down the center under the skin which tastes just a bit oily. The flesh holds together well in all forms of cooking.