| Family: |
Serrasalmidae (Piranhas and pacus), subfamily: Myleinae |
| Max. size: |
37.9 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Middle and upper Negro River and Orinoco River basins. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 20-24; Anal soft rays: 30-36; Vertebrae: 39-40. Mouth is horizontal (Ref. 46931). A large number, 6 to 11 pairs, of teeth in the lower jaw for specimens larger than 100 mm SL (Ref. 46931). A small number of prepelvic serrae, 0-9; and total serrae, 10-23 (Ref. 46931). |
| 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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