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