Serrasalmus brandtii Lütken, 1875
White piranha
photo by Nielson, R.

Family:  Serrasalmidae (Piranhas and pacus), subfamily: Serrasalminae
Max. size:  21.2 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: São Francisco River basin in Brazil.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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