Holland's Piranha
📖 Overview
Holland's Piranha (Serrasalmus hollandi), first described by Eigenmann, 1915 is a medium-sized fish in the family Serrasalmidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 18.50 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 Holland's Piranha is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Holland's Piranha is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Madeira River basin in Bolivia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Holland's Piranha |
| 🌍CES | piraňa Hollandova |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Piranha · Piranha-de-Holland |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Карликовая пиранья |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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