| Family: |
Serrasalmidae (Piranhas and pacus), subfamily: Serrasalminae |
| Max. size: |
27.94 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Amazon and Orinoco River basins. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-17; Anal soft rays: 29-33; Vertebrae: 36-38. Proximal black band on caudal fin, vertically elongated stripes on the lateral body and no prominent vertical humeral blotch. |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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