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  1. 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.

  2. Aug 17, 2021 · After sharks, piranhas are one of the world’s most misunderstood fish. They're found in freshwater rivers, ponds, and streams throughout northern South America, and they have a reputation for...

  3. 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.

  4. Mar 30, 2015 · March 30, 2015 by Active Wild Admin. Piranhas are small fish with a big reputation — and big teeth! Piranhas are freshwater fish, and live in the rivers and streams of South America. This article contains piranha facts and information, and is part of our Rainforest Animals series.

  5. Jan 13, 2023 · Piranha Facts. Main Prey. Insects, carrion, fish, crustaceans, worms. Group Behavior. School. Fun Fact. Have lived in South America for millions of years. Estimated Population Size. Unknown. Biggest Threat. Other animals. Most Distinctive Feature. Strong bony jaws with finely serrated teeth.

  6. Aug 20, 2010 · Piranha 3D: Directed by Alexandre Aja. With Richard Dreyfuss, Ving Rhames, Elisabeth Shue, Christopher Lloyd. After a sudden underwater tremor sets free scores of the prehistoric man-eating fish, an unlikely group of strangers must band together to stop themselves from becoming fish food for the area's new razor-toothed residents.

  7. The red-bellied piranha, also known as the red piranha ( Pygocentrus nattereri ), is a type of piranha native to South America, found in the Amazon, Paraguay, Paraná and Essequibo basins, as well as coastal rivers of northeastern Brazil. [1] [2] This fish is locally abundant in its freshwater habitat. [3] .

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