Red-bellied Piranha

Pygocentrus nattereri

Explore the Red-bellied Piranha (Pygocentrus nattereri) species record in The Ark Is Earth, including classification, habitat, distribution, conservation information, and sources.

Summary

The Red-bellied Piranha is a freshwater characin of South American rivers and floodplains. It feeds on fish, invertebrates, plant material, and carrion, using sharp teeth and social behavior to exploit seasonal waters. It is listed as Least Concern.

Classification in this archive

Animals › Chordates › Actinopterygii › Characiformes › Serrasalmidae › Pygocentrus

Habitat and distribution

Habitat: rivers, floodplains
Regions in this record: South America, Brazil, Peru

Conservation field in this record

Least Concern

Demonstration note

[DEMO] Piranhas live in freshwater rivers.