Brycon hilarii, one of the species commonly known as piraputanga or pirapitinga, is a freshwater fish inhabiting South America. The species grows to 56 cm (22 in) and 3.4 kg (7.5 lb). The specific name hilarii honors the holotype's collector, Auguste de Saint-Hilaire.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Piraputanga being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Characiformes
- Family
- Bryconidae
- Genus
- Brycon
- Species
- Brycon hilarii
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