- 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?
- 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
- Piranha - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
Piranhas are a group of freshwater fish belonging to the family Serrasalmidae, which also includes pacu and silver dollars They are native to the rivers, lakes, and floodplains of South America
- 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 | Audubon Aquarium
There are several dozen species of piranha These creatures have lived in South America for nearly 2 million years – and their ancestors are thought to have inhabited South America rivers for as much as 25 million years Piranhas are freshwater fish found in South America
- Piranhas Facts and Information | United Parks Resorts
Learn about the size, diet, population, habitat, behavior and other interesting facts about piranhas
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