- Piranha - Wikipedia
A piranha ( pɪˈrɑːnjəˌ - ræn , or pɪˈrɑːnə ; Portuguese: [piˈɾɐ̃ɲɐ]) is any of a number of freshwater fish species in the subfamily Serrasalminae, of the family Serrasalmidae, [1] in the order Characiformes These fish inhabit South American rivers, floodplains, lakes and reservoirs
- Piranha | Description, Size, Diet, Habitat, Facts | Britannica
piranha, any of more than 60 species of razor-toothed carnivorous fish of South American rivers and lakes, with a somewhat exaggerated reputation for ferocity In movies such as Piranha (1978), the piranha has been depicted as a ravenous indiscriminate killer
- 14 Fun Facts About Piranhas - Smithsonian Magazine
Here are 14 fun facts about the freshwater fish: 1 Piranhas’ bad reputation is at least partially Teddy Roosevelt’s fault When Theodore Roosevelt journeyed to South America in 1913, he
- Piranha: Fish With a Vicious Reputation and Mixed Diet
Take piranha fish, a toothy South American freshwater fish that has been the subject of not one, not two, but five Hollywood horror movies Sure, they've got big teeth, but are piranhas really as ferocious as their reputation?
- 22 Razor-Sharp Piranha Facts - Fact Animal
Known as a ferocious freshwater fish, the Piranha is a small to medium size fish native to lakes and rivers in South America Some have been found to inhabit warm bodies of water in North America and in the Kaptai Lake in Bangladesh
- 10 Types of Piranha: Species, Facts and Photos - TRVST
Piranha-infested waters are found throughout South America, from the Orinoco River Basin to the Paraná River in Argentina Some also live in the northern and eastern Guiana Shield rivers, Guyana, Suriname, Venezuela, Brazil, and French Guiana Learn in detail some of the well-documented piranha fish in the following sections
- Piranha Facts: 13 Surprising Things You Didn’t Know
There are over 30 species of piranhas, each with unique characteristics These species vary in size, color, and habitat preferences, ranging from the infamous red-bellied piranha to the lesser-known wimple piranha This diversity allows them to inhabit various environments, from fast-flowing rivers to quiet lakes
- Piranha | Audubon Aquarium
Meet the Piranha Animal’s Behavior Piranhas (Pygocentrus sp ) are best known for their razor-sharp teeth, which can be replaced throughout the fish’s lifetime The word piranha actually means “tooth fish” in Portuguese
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