Red-eye piranha
Description
The red-eyed piranha, also known as the black piranha, lives in the Amazon basin and is easily recognized by its deep black coloring and red eyes. With sharp teeth and powerful jaws, it hunts fish, insects and small vertebrates, often in groups.
Despite its reputation, attacks on humans are rare. The red-eyed piranha plays an important role in the ecosystem by regulating fish populations and maintaining the balance of its waters.
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Red-eye piranha
specifications for species identification
Family: Serrasalmidae | Genus: Serrasalmus |
Order: Characiformes | Class: Ray-finned fish |
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