Higher classification Pygocentrus | Phylum Chordata Scientific name Pygocentrus cariba Rank Species | |
Similar Pygocentrus, Pygocentrus piraya, Serrasalmus, Redeye piranha, Serrasalmus elongatus |
Pygocentrus cariba red belly piranha
Pygocentrus cariba or black spot piranha is a species of piranha native to the Orinoco River basin lowlands and the Llanos region in Venezuela and Colombia. This species can reach a length of 27.9 centimetres (11.0 in) TL. It is popular as a game fish.
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Pygocentrus cariba
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