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Pygopristis denticulata (Cuvier, 1819) Lobetoothed piranha |
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photo by
Busson, F. |
| Family: | Serrasalmidae (Piranhas and pacus), subfamily: Serrasalminae | |||
| Max. size: | 21.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Orinoco River basin, north and eastern Guiana Shield rivers; tributaries of the lower Amazon River. | |||
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| Biology: | Rare (Ref. 12225). Possesses powerful dentition that can cause serious bites. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | traumatogenic | |||