Pipira

The Calamity caused a great deal of chaos in the fish populations of Eorzea's waterways, with species being flung far and wide into places they had never before been seen.

The pipira, however, is one of the rare exceptions to this rule. Native to the rivers and lakes around Gridania, it has remained, by and large, in its home waters. It is a terror to the smaller living things in its habitat, as it will eagerly attack and bite anything that it deems unwelcome.

Fortunately, it never grows over 10 and a half ilms long, and so its jaws cannot accomplish more than an amusement or annoyance to the ankles of fishermen.

Pipira flesh is considered a delicacy, particularly when braised with mushrooms in butter, and is imported for sale in La Noscea. Grand Companies also requisition these fish, round, from fishermen.