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Genus Family: Serrasalmidae 🍽️ 1 Edible 🎣 2 Game Fish ⚠️ 1 Venomous

Piaractus

Species
3
Max Length
88 cm
Max Weight
25.0 kg
Max Lifespan
28 yrs
Avg Trophic
2.33
Threatened
-

🔬 Taxonomic Classification

Class
Teleostei
Order
Characiformes
Family
Serrasalmidae
Genus
Piaractus

🌍 Habitat Distribution

💧 Freshwater
3

🛡️ Conservation Status

LC
NT
VU
Least Concern 1
Near Threatened 1
Vulnerable 1