| Family: |
Serrasalmidae (Piranhas and pacus), subfamily: Serrasalminae |
| Max. size: |
38 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 3,175.0 g |
| Environment: |
pelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
South America: Sao Francisco River basin in Brazil. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Dangerous, import prohibited in some countries. Largest of the piranhas. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
traumatogenic |
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