The redeye piranha (Serrasalmus rhombeus), also known as the black piranha, white piranha, spotted piranha or yellow piranha, is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Serrasalmidae, which includes the pacus, piranhas and related fishes. It is found in northern South America. It is the type species of the genus Serrasalmus.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Redeye Piranha 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.
Easily confused with
- Pygocentrus nattereri
- Serrasalmus maculatus
- Piaractus brachypomus
- Pygocentrus cariba
- Colossoma macropomum
- Mylossoma duriventre
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Characiformes
- Family
- Serrasalmidae
- Genus
- Serrasalmus
- Species
- Serrasalmus rhombeus
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