| Family: |
Serrasalmidae (Piranhas and pacus), subfamily: Serrasalminae |
| Max. size: |
15 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.40000009536743 |
| Distribution: |
South America: Amazon, Orinoco, Essequibo, and upper Paraguay River basins. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Possesses powerful dentition and can inflict serious bites. Has been observed to feed on scales of other fish (Ref. 598). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 17 December 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
traumatogenic |
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