Red-bellied Piranha
Pygocentrus nattereri
A deep-bodied freshwater predator and scavenger.
Fish
Red-bellied Piranha
Pygocentrus nattereri Wild predator. Appears during habitat defense and cannot be owned, bred or bought.
Common
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Species field notes
Adult size
Varies by species
Water type
FreshwaterScientific name
Pygocentrus nattereriReal-world references. Size varies with age, population and environment.
Native range
The Amazon basin, including tributaries in Brazil.
Habitat
Still and moving freshwater in the Amazon basin.
Diet in nature
Fish, invertebrates and occasional plant material.
Natural appearance
A rounded grey body with silver flecks and a red belly.
Did you know?
It often travels in schools.
Sources & species notes
- Smithsonian National Zoo — Red-bellied Piranhahttps://www.nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/red-bellied-piranha