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Pinch piranha

Serrasalmus eigenmanni

Classification

Serrasalmus is a genus of freshwater ray-finned fishes belonging to the family Serrasalmidae, which includes the pacus, piranhas and related fishes. They are collectively known as pirambebas; the "typical" piranhas like the piraya piranha are nowadays placed in Pygocentrus. Like all piranhas, Serrasalmus are native to South America.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Brazil · 80France · 2