Serrasalmus magallanesi

New Species: Serrasalmus magallanesi

Serrasalmus magallanesi, a new species of piranha from the upper Madeira River basin in Bolivia is described. The authors note this new species has often been confused with Serrasalmus hollandi in literature previously. A key to Serrasalmus spp. from Bolivia is provided.

Serrasalmus nattereri ferocious

Ferocious Piranhas: How Did They Get Their Scary Reputation?

When you hear the word piranha, in all likelihood, you may imagine a cartoonish, feral image of a crazed, carnivorous beast carving the water into a froth. But is the ferocious piranhas really as dangerous as they seem to be?

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