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Gery's Piranha

Serrasalmus geryi

Classification

Serrasalmus geryi, known as the violet line piranha or Gery's 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 the lower Tocantins and Araguaia Rivers of Brazil. The species is notable for being one of only the members of the genus Serrasalmus that can coexist with others of the same species in captivity; however, caution is advised.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Brazil · 13