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.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Characins
Family: Serrasalmidae
Genus: Serrasalmus
Maximum length: 41.5 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: deep_bodied
Distribution: South America: Amazon and Orinoco River basins, north and eastern Guiana Shield rivers, and northeastern Brazilian coastal rivers.

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