| Serrasalmidae (Piranhas and pacus), subfamily: Serrasalminae |
| 20.1 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 230.0 g |
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benthopelagic; freshwater |
| South America: Amazon and Orinoco River basins and north and eastern Guiana Shield rivers. |
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| Rarely captured. Prefers to inhabit the upper reaches of main rivers. Stomach content analysis showed that its food consisted mainly of seeds and to a lesser degree, morsels of fins (Ref. 12225). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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