A piranha or piraña Portuguese,Spanish,is a member of family Characidae in order Characiformes. source
A piranha or piraña Portuguese,Spanish,is a member of family Characidae in order Characiformes.
A piranha an omnivorous freshwater fish that inhabits South American rivers. source
A piranha an omnivorous freshwater fish that inhabits South American rivers.
Piranhas belong to the subfamily Serrasalminae, which includes closely related omnivorous fish such as pacus. source
Piranhas belong to the subfamily Serrasalminae, which includes closely related omnivorous fish such as pacus.
The total number of piranha species is unknown and contested, and new species continue to be described. source
The total number of piranha species is unknown and contested, and new species continue to be described.
Estimates piranha range from fewer than 30 to more than 60. source
Estimates piranha range from fewer than 30 to more than 60.
Piranhas are indigenous to the Amazon basin, in the Orinoco, in rivers of the Guianas, in the Paraguay-Paraná, and the São Francisco River systems. source
Piranhas are indigenous to the Amazon basin, in the Orinoco, in rivers of the Guianas, in the Paraguay-Paraná, and the São Francisco River systems.
Aquarium piranhas have been unsuccessfully introduced into parts of the United States. source
Aquarium piranhas have been unsuccessfully introduced into parts of the United States.
Piranhas have also been discovered in the Kaptai Lake in southeast Bangladesh. source
Piranhas have also been discovered in the Kaptai Lake in southeast Bangladesh.
Research is being carried out to establish how piranhas have moved to such distant corners of the world from their original habitat. source
Research is being carried out to establish how piranhas have moved to such distant corners of the world from their original habitat.
Piranhas were also spotted in the Lijiang River in China. source
Piranhas were also spotted in the Lijiang River in China.
Piranhas are normally about 14 to 26 cm (5.5 to 10.2 in) long. source
Piranhas are normally about 14 to 26 cm (5.5 to 10.2 in) long.
Some piranhas specimens have been reported to be up to 43 cm (17 in) in length. source
Some piranhas specimens have been reported to be up to 43 cm (17 in) in length.
All piranhas have a single row of sharp teeth in both jaws. source
All piranhas have a single row of sharp teeth in both jaws.
The teeth of piranhas are tightly packed and interlocking (via small cusps) and are used for rapid puncture and shearing. source
The teeth of piranhas are tightly packed and interlocking (via small cusps) and are used for rapid puncture and shearing.
Piranhas have one of the strongest bites found in bony fishes. source
Piranhas have one of the strongest bites found in bony fishes.
Piranhas have a reputation as ferocious predators that hunt their prey in schools. source
Piranhas have a reputation as ferocious predators that hunt their prey in schools.
Piranhas are also popular as food. source
Piranhas are also popular as food.