Serrasalmus rhombeus
 (Linnaeus, 1766)
  Family: Characidae (Characins) / Order: Characiformes (Characins)
  
  Common names IGFA all-tackle World Record Size  
  UK: Redeye Piranha, Black Piranha
DK: Sort Piratfisk, Rødøjet Piratfisk		 3,83 kg / 8 lb 7 oz - Jatapo, Amazon, Brazil Max Length: > 40 cm
Max Weight: > 4 kg		  
  
  
3 kg - Rio Camaiú, Amazonas, Brazil
Rubinho de Almeida Prado, Brazil		 Rio Camaiú, Amazonas, Brazil
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Rio Camaiú, Amazonas, Brazil
© Johnny Jensen		 Teeth
Rio Camaiú, Amazonas, Brazil
© Johnny Jensen		 Johnny with 2½ kg
Rio Sucundurí, Amazonas, Brazil
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Teeth & Bogagrip
Rio Sucundurí, Amazonas, Brazil
© Johnny Jensen		 Caught on Wobler
Rio Sucundurí, Amazonas, Brazil
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Rio Sucundurí, Amazonas, Brazil
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Aquarium, England
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Aquarium, England
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