A piranha or piraña (/ p ɪ ˈ r ɑː n j ə ˌ-r æ n /, or / p ɪ ˈ r ɑː n ə /; Portuguese: [piˈɾɐ̃ɲɐ], Spanish:) 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.

Jan 9, 2025 · 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.

Jul 8, 2014 · Piranhas are known for their razor-sharp teeth and relentless bite. (The word piranha literally translates to “tooth fish” in the Brazilian language Tupí.) Adults have a single row of ...

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.

Everything you should know about the Piranha. The Piranha is a preditor fish with a fearsome reputation that is largely undeserved.

Jan 20, 2024 · Piranha-infested waters are found throughout South America, from the Orinoco River Basin to the Paraná River in Argentina. Some also live in the northern and eastern Guiana Shield rivers, Guyana, Suriname, Venezuela, Brazil, and French Guiana. Learn in detail some of the well-documented piranha fish in the following sections.

Aug 17, 2021 · Here are 10 piranha facts that may surprise you. 1. Piranha attacks on humans are seldom fatal.

May 27, 2024 · 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.

Mar 30, 2015 · 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.

Jan 10, 2025 · Understanding Piranha Behavior: Feeding, Senses, and Myths. Explore the true nature of piranhas, their feeding habits, sensory skills, and debunk common myths surrounding these fascinating fish.