Author: (Cuvier, 1818)
FBname: Pirapitinga
Remark: See Loubens & Panfili (2001:51) for growth biology.
Comments: Juveniles mimic <i>Serrasalmus nattereri</i>.  Feeds on insects and decaying plants (Ref. 32894).  Possesses powerful dentition that can cause serious bites (Ref. 4537).  An important foodfish (Ref. 12202).