- 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
- 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 | 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
- 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?
- 10 Types of Piranha: Species, Facts and Photos - TRVST
Scientists estimate the number of piranha species to be between 30 and 60 It's still up for debate, with new additions continually turning up Piranha-infested waters are found throughout South America, from the Orinoco River Basin to the Paraná River in Argentina
- Piranha Facts Information, With Pictures Video. - Active Wild
The piranha is a relatively small fish with a round body, large head, and bulldog-like face Piranhas can grow to between 8 and 15 inches (20-37 cm) long Piranhas swim in groups called shoals
- Piranha Fish Facts - A-Z Animals
Piranha is the common name used to refer to any of potentially over 60 species of freshwater fish with razor-sharp teeth Piranhas have a nasty reputation for being fierce creatures that engage in deadly feeding frenzies
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