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White piranha

Serrasalmus brandtii Lütken, 1875
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Max Length
29.1 cm
Max Weight
—
Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
—
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
—
Depth Zone
—

📖 Overview

Overview information for White piranha is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Serrasalmus brandtii
Authority
Lütken, 1875
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
29.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for White piranha is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for White piranha is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for White piranha is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for White piranha is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: São Francisco River basin in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.6±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01778 × L3.16 (TL)
Max TL
29.1cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Lütken, 1875

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