Pygocentrus
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| Scientific name | Pygocentrus |
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| Phylum | Chordata |
| Order | Characiformes |
| Rank | Genus |
| Higher classification | Characidae |
| Family | Serrasalmidae |
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| ID | 2145413 |
About Pygocentrus
Pygocentrus is a genus of the piranha family Serrasalmidae. All species are native to tropical and subtropical South America. All the species are predatory, scavengers and may form large schools. The famous red-bellied piranha, Pygocentrus nattereri, is one of four species in the genus.
Pygocentrus Photos
