Rio Negro Piranha
📖 Overview
Rio Negro Piranha (Serrasalmus gouldingi) is a ray-finned fish of the family Serrasalmidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 27.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.6, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 17; Anal soft rays: 29 - 33; Vertebrae: 36 - 38. Proximal black band on caudal fin, vertically elongated stripes on the lateral body and no prominent vertical humeral blotch.: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rio Negro Piranha is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Amazon and Orinoco River basins.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Rio Negro Piranha |
| 🌍CES | piraňa Gouldingova |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Piranha · Piranha-do-Rio-Negro |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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