Serrasalmus irritans

photo by Mikolji, I.

Family:	Serrasalmidae (Piranhas and pacus), subfamily: Serrasalminae
Max. size:	13.8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:	benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:	South America: Orinoco River basin in Venezuela.
Diagnosis:
Biology:
IUCN Red List Status:	Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 October 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:	harmless

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