Red-bellied Piranha


Fish Information

Species

Red-bellied Piranha

Scientific Name

Pygocentrus nattereri

IUCN Status

Unknown

Fish Group

Characins

Lifestyle

Pelagic

Waters

Freshwater

Locations

Amazon River

Region

South America

A characin found in the Amazon, ParanĂ¡ and Essequibo River basins. Reaches up to 8.5 pounds, 19.5 inches.

Found at Amazon River.