Pygocentrus palometa Valenciennes, 1850

Family:  Serrasalmidae (Piranhas and pacus), subfamily: Serrasalminae
Max. size: 
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Orinoco River basin in Venezuela.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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