Serrasalmidae — Piranhas and Pacus
December 1, 2017
The family Serrasalmidae is a morphologically and ecologically diverse group of South American freshwater fishes consisting of 16 genera and about 91 valid species. This chapter is a summary of the current state of knowledge on serrasalmid taxonomy, species richness, and ecology, and provides an identification key to the genera and references to relevant literature for species-level identifications. Included is information on native and non-native populations.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2017 |
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Title | Serrasalmidae — Piranhas and Pacus |
Authors | Leo Nico, Michel Jegu, Marcelo C Andrade |
Publication Type | Book Chapter |
Publication Subtype | Book Chapter |
Index ID | 70195126 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Wetland and Aquatic Research Center |