| Serrasalmidae (Piranhas and pacus), subfamily: Colossomatinae |
| 88 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 25 kg; max. reported age: 28 years |
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pelagic; freshwater; pH range: 4.80000019073486 - 6.80000019073486; dH range: 15 |
| South America: Amazon and Orinoco River basins (Ref. 39031). Reported from Argentina (Ref. 9086). |
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| Juveniles mimic Serrasalmus nattereri. Feeds on insects and decaying plants (Ref. 32894). Possesses powerful dentition that can cause serious bites (Ref. 4537). An important foodfish (Ref. 12202). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 December 2020 Ref. (130435)
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| traumatogenic |
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Known from the Amazon River basin (Ref. 39031). |
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