Serrasalmidae

redeye piranha

Serrasalmus rhombeus

Serrasalmid Fish from the Brazilian Coast

• Red
• Tropical
• Coastal
• Southern Hemisphere
• Regional distribution
• Freshwater fish
• South America
• Deep-bodied
• Medium
• Tropical fish

The redeye piranha (Serrasalmus rhombeus), also known as the black piranha, white piranha, spotted piranha or yellow piranha, is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Serrasalmidae, which includes the pacus, piranhas and related fishes. It is found in northern South America. It is the type species of the genus Serrasalmus.