ENEndangered
Caribbean Piranha
Serrasalmus neveriensis
Declining
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical swamp· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorArtificial - Aquatic & marine· majorWetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· majorWetlands (inland) - Permanent freshwater lakes· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protection
Other threatened species in SERRASALMIDAE
Threatened in Venezuela
Frequently asked questions
Why is Caribbean Piranha classified as Endangered?
Caribbean Piranha is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Caribbean Piranha live?
Caribbean Piranha occurs in Venezuela. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Caribbean Piranha?
The main threats to Caribbean Piranha are 1.1, 11.1, 11.2, and 11.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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