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The Nonindigenous Occurrences section of the NAS species profiles has a new structure. The section is now dynamically updated from the NAS database to ensure that it contains the most current and accurate information. Occurrences are summarized in Table 1, alphabetically by state, with years of earliest and most recent observations, and the tally and names of drainages where the species was observed. The table contains hyperlinks to collections tables of specimens based on the states, years, and drainages selected. References to specimens that were not obtained through sighting reports and personal communications are found through the hyperlink in the Table 1 caption or through the individual specimens linked in the collections tables.



Pygocentrus or Serrasalmus sp.
Pygocentrus or Serrasalmus sp.
(unidentified piranha)
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Pygocentrus or Serrasalmus sp.
Common name: unidentified piranha
Native Range:
Hydrologic Unit Codes (HUCs) Explained
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Nonindigenous Occurrences:

Table 1. States with nonindigenous occurrences, the earliest and latest observations in each state, and the tally and names of HUCs with observations†. Names and dates are hyperlinked to their relevant specimen records. The list of references for all nonindigenous occurrences of Pygocentrus or Serrasalmus sp. are found here.

StateFirst ObservedLast ObservedTotal HUCs with observations†HUCs with observations†
CA198919891Santa Barbara Coastal
CO199619961Colorado Headwaters
CT199619961Thames
FL197919791South Atlantic-Gulf Region
ID198419841Pacific Northwest Region
IL19841984*
IN200220023Kankakee; Upper White; Wabash
IA198319831Middle Cedar
KY19841984*
MO19841984*
NH199019901Merrimack River
NY19841984*
OK198419841Arkansas-White-Red Region
PA19791979*
UT198519851Lower Weber
WA198919891Upper Columbia-Entiat

Table last updated 4/24/2024

† Populations may not be currently present.

* HUCs are not listed for states where the observation(s) cannot be approximated to a HUC (e.g. state centroids or Canadian provinces).
Other Resources:
FishBase Summary
Author: Fuller, P.
Revision Date: 5/9/2019
Peer Review Date: 11/13/2003

Citation Information:
Fuller, P., 2024, Pygocentrus or Serrasalmus sp.: U.S. Geological Survey, Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database, Gainesville, FL, https://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/FactSheet.aspx?SpeciesID=430, Revision Date: 5/9/2019, Peer Review Date: 11/13/2003, Access Date: 4/24/2024

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/24/2024].

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