| Family: |
Serrasalmidae (Piranhas and pacus), subfamily: Serrasalminae |
| Max. size: |
11.05 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Atabapo River in Orinoco river basin, Venezuela. |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-15; Anal soft rays: 31-31; Vertebrae: 37-37. Large dark ovate spots on the body side and no preanal spine. |
| Biology: |
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| IUCN Red List Status: |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 21 October 2020 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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