Piranha - Wikipedia
WEBA piranha or piraña ( / pɪˈrɑːnjəˌ - ræn /, or / pɪˈrɑːnə /; Portuguese: [piˈɾɐ̃ɲɐ], Spanish: [piˈɾaɲa]) is any of a number of freshwater fish species in the family Serrasalmidae, [1] or the subfamily Serrasalminae within the tetra family, Characidae [2] in order Characiformes.
Piranha | Description, Size, Diet, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica
WEB5 days ago · 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 …
14 Fun Facts About Piranhas | Smithsonian
WEBJul 8, 2014 · 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 Feeding Frenzy | Planet Earth | BBC Earth - YouTube
WEBMar 24, 2017 · 27K. 4.6M views 7 years ago. In the slow flowing waters of the Pantanal, over 300 species of Fish can be found. Two common predators that patrol these immense wetlands of Brazil are the Red Bellied...
Piranha - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
WEBPiranhas are freshwater fish native to South American rivers, streams, lakes, and floodplains. Scientists believe there may be anywhere between 40 and 60 different species. These fish are notorious for their dangerous swarming behavior.
Piranha Facts & Information, With Pictures & Video. - Active Wild
WEBMar 30, 2015 · Piranhas are freshwater fish, and are found primarily in South America in the Amazon Basin, the Orinoco River and east of the Andes Mountains. They can inhabit diverse locations such as lakes, tributaries, wetlands and creeks.
22 Razor-Sharp Piranha Facts - Fact Animal
WEBKnown 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.
Facts About Piranhas | Live Science
WEBFeb 22, 2017 · Piranhas are South American fish with razor-sharp teeth and a reputation for feeding frenzies. In fact, piranha means "tooth fish" in the Brazilian language of the Tupi people. However, not all...
10 Surprising Facts About Piranhas | Mental Floss
WEBAug 17, 2021 · After sharks, piranhas are one of the world’s most misunderstood fish. They're found in freshwater rivers, ponds, and streams throughout northern South America, and they have a reputation...
Piranha Fish Facts - Incredible facts, pictures - A-Z Animals
WEBJan 13, 2023 · 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. However, they actually eat a wide variety of food, including plants and carrion.
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