Fish
Red-bellied Piranha
The sharp-toothed fish of the Amazon
Order Characiformes
Characiformes is a taxonomic order in the class Actinopterygii. Global Animal Guide profiles 2 of its members: Red-bellied Piranha and X-ray Tetra. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Characiformes species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red-bellied Piranha Pygocentrus nattereri | 1.5 kg | 33 cm | 25 km/h | 10 yrs | South America | Least Concern |
| X-ray Tetra Pristella maxillaris | 1 g | 5 cm | 10 km/h | 4 yrs | South America | Least Concern |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
