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The red-bellied piranha, also known as the red piranha , is a species of piranha native to South America, found in the Amazon, Paraguay, ParanĂ¡ and Essequibo basins, as well as coastal rivers of northeastern Brazil. This fish is locally abundant in its freshwater habitat.

Similar species: Characins And Allies
Species identified by RolandMH
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By RolandMH

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Uploaded Nov 2, 2013. Captured Jun 17, 2005 20:53.
  • E4200
  • f/2.8
  • 10/1974s
  • ISO79
  • 7.8mm