Fish known as Piraputanga in Brazil

Scale fish; Body stretched and slightly compressed. Shortly after removal from the water the color is yellowish, the caudal fin is red with a black stripe that begins at the caudal peduncle and reaches the central rays of the caudal fin. The other fins are orange. The scales of the back are clear in the center, with dark edges. They have a dark, rounded humeral spot. They reach about 50cm in total length and 2,5kg; Individuals over this weight are rare. Traditionally, the piraputanga of the basin.. more