A piranha (/ pɪˈrɑːnjəˌ - ræn /, or / pɪˈrɑːnə /; Portuguese: [piˈɾɐ̃ɲɐ]) is any of a number of freshwater fish species in the subfamily Serrasalminae, of the family Serrasalmidae, [1] in the …

Nov 21, 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 …

Apr 8, 2025 · 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 …

Enter the world of these small but feisty carnivorous fish and learn about the various types of piranha and their distinct characteristics.

Aug 7, 2025 · Modern-day piranhas reach 17 inches long. Their prehistoric ancestors were 3 feet long! The exact number of species is unknown, but there are thought to be 30 to 60 or more. …

Jun 12, 2025 · Fishermen often catch them for food or trade, and some communities even engage in piranha fishing tourism. While piranhas can be dangerous, attacks are rare and usually …

There are several dozen species of piranha. These creatures have lived in South America for nearly 2 million years – and their ancestors are thought to have inhabited South America rivers …

Deep laterally compressed bodies are generally silvery or golden in color, with a short adipose fin, jaws with a single row of sharp tricuspid sheering teeth and no molars. Other characids look …

Mar 2, 2025 · The black (or redeye) piranha (Serrasalmus rhombeus) holds the record for the strongest bite of any bony fish, three times greater than the bite force of an American alligator …

There are roughly 30 to 60 species of piranha, belonging to the Serrasalmidae family. These fish are generally characterized by their laterally compressed bodies, powerful jaws, and incredibly …