Piranha
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A piranha is any of a number of freshwater fish species in the subfamily Serrasalminae, of the family Serrasalmidae, in the order Characiformes. These fish inhabit South American rivers, floodplains,
Pygocentrus nattereri Karlsruhe Zoo 01
Piranha in Venezuela with its jaws held open to show its distinctive sharp teeth
Jawbone of Pygocentrus nattereri
Close-up of a piranha at Georgia Aquarium
Serrasalmidae
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The Serrasalmidae are a family of characiform fishes native to freshwater habitats of South America. They include more than 90 species. The name means "serrated salmon family", which refers to the ser
Piranha
…A piranha (, or ; Portuguese: ) is any of a number of freshwater fish species in the subfamily Serrasalminae, of the family Serrasalmidae, in the order Characiformes. These fish inhabit South American rivers, floodplains, lakes and reservoirs. Although often described as extremely predatory…
Piranha serrasalmus manueli 01