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Dark Banded Piranha

Serrasalmus spilopleura Kner 1858

Diseases and Parasites

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Procamallanus Infection 10. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)

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Recorder: Allan Palacio

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Morphology

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Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 16; Analsoft rays: 31 - 35; Vertebrae: 35

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Recorder: Philippe Béarez

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Importance

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fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial

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Recorder: Susan M. Luna

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