- 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
- 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 They are infamous for their razor sharp teeth and extremely powerful jaws
- 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: 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?
- Piranha - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
Everything you should know about the Piranha The Piranha is a preditor fish with a fearsome reputation that is largely undeserved
- Piranha | Audubon Aquarium
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 Most piranhas are omnivorous President Theodore Roosevelt famously recounted how he witnessed piranhas devouring an entire cow in Brazil in 1913
- Piranha - New World Encyclopedia
Piranha, or piraña, is the common name for various South American, freshwater, tropical fish of the order Charciformes known for their pointed, razor-sharp teeth in a pronounced underbite and an aggressive appetite for meat and flesh
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