Serrasalmus irritans Peters, 1877
photo by Mikolji, I.

Family:  Serrasalmidae (Piranhas and pacus), subfamily: Serrasalminae
Max. size:  13.8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Orinoco River basin in Venezuela.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 October 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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