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   What does a piranha look like?

   • 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. They have deep bodies, saw-edged bellies, and large, generally blunt heads with strong jaws bearing sharp, triangular teeth that meet in a scissorlike bite.

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   What is a piranha fish?

   • 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.

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   Are Piranhas dangerous?

   • Piranhas 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. In reality, most of the time these fish are harmless to humans, and attacks result in minor injuries.

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   Where do piranha live?

   • They are found in a wide variety of freshwater habitats, and each differs depending on the species. Some common habitats include streams, tributaries, creeks, lakes, rivers, wetlands, and flooded areas. Certain species prefer clear waters, while others inhabit more murky environments. All piranha species are located in South America.

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   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, or the subfamily Serrasalminae within the tetra family, Characidae in order Characiformes.

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   4 days ago · Piranha are carnivorous fish with sharp teeth that live in South American rivers and lakes. Learn about their diversity, behavior, diet, and the myths and facts of their ferocity.

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   • Piranhas’ bad reputation is at least partially Teddy Roosevelt’s fault. When Theodore Roosevelt journeyed to South America in 1913, he encountered, among other exotic creatures, several different species of piranha.
   • Piranhas have lived in South America for millions of years. Today, piranhas inhabit the freshwaters of South America from the Orinoco River Basin in Venezuela up to the Paraná River in Argentina.
   • Piranhas found outside South America are usually pets on the lam. Piranhas attract a certain type of pet lover, and sometimes when the fish gets too large for its aquarium said pet lover decides its much better off in the local lake.
   • Piranha teeth are pretty intense but replaceable. Piranhas are known for their razor-sharp teeth and relentless bite. (The word piranha literally translates to “tooth fish” in the Brazilian language Tupí.)

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   Mar 24, 2017 · 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 and the Dorado ...

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8. factanimal.com › piranhas22 Razor-Sharp Piranha Facts - Fact Animal

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   Learn about the piranha, a ferocious freshwater fish with razor sharp teeth and powerful jaws. Find out how many species there are, what they eat, where they live, and why they are not as dangerous as they seem.

   • Habitat: Rivers, Lakes, Reservoirs, Floodplains
   • Location: Amazon Basin

   • Lifespan: 10-20 Years
   • Size: 30-80 cm

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   Jun 18, 2024 · 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?

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    Learn about the piranha fish, a ferocious, schooling, fresh-water fish native to South America. Find out about its characteristics, diet, habitat, behaviour, reproduction, conservation and human interactions.