Catoprion mento (Cuvier, 1819)
Wimple piranha
photo by JJPhoto

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:   
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)
Threat to humans:  traumatogenic


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