Serrasalmidae

Serrasalmidae is a family of characiform fishes, recently elevated to family status. It includes about 94 species. The name means "serrated salmon family", which refers to the serrated keel running along the belly of these fish. Fish classified as Serrasalmidae are also known by these common names: pacu, piranha, and silver dollar. These common names generally designate differing dental characteristics and feeding habits.

Serrasalmidae

Serrasalmidae is a family of characiform fishes, recently elevated to family status. It includes about 94 species. The name means "serrated salmon family", which refers to the serrated keel running along the belly of these fish. Fish classified as Serrasalmidae are also known by these common names: pacu, piranha, and silver dollar. These common names generally designate differing dental characteristics and feeding habits.