| Family: |
Serrasalmidae (Piranhas and pacus), subfamily: Myleinae |
| Max. size: |
42 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5 - 7; dH range: 10 |
| Distribution: |
South America: middle and lower Amazon River basin, Nanay River, upper Orinoco River basin, Suriname (?). |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Has powerful dentition that can cause serious bites. Oviparous (Ref. 205). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
traumatogenic |
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