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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |