Serrasalmus elongatus Kner, 1858
Slender piranha
photo by Østergaard, T.

Family:  Serrasalmidae (Piranhas and pacus), subfamily: Serrasalminae
Max. size:  30 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Amazon and Orinoco River basins.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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