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 …

Oct 10, 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 …

Jul 8, 2014 · Here are 14 fun facts about the freshwater fish: 1. Piranhas’ bad reputation is at least partially Teddy Roosevelt’s fault. When Theodore Roosevelt journeyed to South America in …

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.

There is believed to be somewhere between 30 and 60 different piranha species. However, the exact number is unknown, debated and not yet scientifically proven. There are over 20 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

The Piranha is a freshwater fish famed for its sharp teeth, strong jaws, and reputation as one of the Amazon’s most formidable predators.