Slender piranha
📖 Overview
Slender piranha (Serrasalmus elongatus), first described by Kner, 1858 is a medium-sized fish in the family Serrasalmidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 30.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Slender piranha is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Slender piranha is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 9°N - 8°S, 72°W - 48°W South America: Amazon and Orinoco River basins.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Pike Piranha · Slender piranha |
| 🌍CES | piraňa protažená |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Slank piratfisk |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Piranha comprida · Piranha comprida, Piranha mucura |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Стройная пиранья |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Caribe pinche |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serrasalmus pingke | Fernández-Yépez | 1951 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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