- 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
- 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?
- 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
- 10 Types of Piranha: Species, Facts and Photos - TRVST
Enter the world of these small but feisty carnivorous fish and learn about the various types of piranha and their distinct characteristics
- Piranha Facts: 13 Surprising Things You Didn’t Know
Fishermen often catch them for food or trade, and some communities even engage in piranha fishing tourism While piranhas can be dangerous, attacks are rare and usually provoked
- 22 Razor-Sharp Piranha Facts - Fact Animal
There is believed to be somewhere between 30 and 60 different piranha species However, the exact number is unknown, debated and not yet scientifically proven There are over 20 different species found in the Amazon river alone
- Piranha Fish Facts - A-Z Animals
Modern-day piranhas reach 17 inches long Their prehistoric ancestors were 3 feet long! The exact number of species is unknown, but there are thought to be 30 to 60 or more The most infamous species is the red-bellied piranha, which lives in South America and is primarily found in the Amazon River along with several other piranha species
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