Piranha - Wikipedia
A piranha or piraña (/ p ɪ ˈ r ɑː n j ə ˌ-r æ n /, or / p ɪ ˈ r ɑː n ə /; Portuguese: [piˈɾɐ̃ɲɐ], Spanish:) is any of a number of freshwater fish species in the family Serrasalmidae, [1] or the subfamily Serrasalminae within the tetra family, Characidae [2] in order Characiformes.
14 Fun Facts About Piranhas | Smithsonian
2014年7月8日 · 14 Fun Facts About Piranhas. They’re not cute and cuddly, but they may be misunderstood, and scientists are rewriting the fish’s fearsome stereotype. Helen Thompson. July 8, 2014. Is this the...
Piranha | Description, Size, Diet, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica
2024年11月11日 · 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 such as Piranha (1978), the piranha has been depicted as a ravenous indiscriminate killer. Most species, however, are scavengers or feed on plant material.
Piranha Feeding Frenzy | Planet Earth | BBC Earth - YouTube
28K. 4.7M views 7 years ago. In the slow flowing waters of the Pantanal, over 300 species of Fish can be found. Two common predators that patrol these immense wetlands of Brazil are the Red Bellied...
10 Types of Piranha: Species, Facts and Photos - TRVST
2024年1月20日 · Piranhas are fish belonging to the Serrasalmidae family in the Characiformes order, which also holds tetras. Recent analysis yields a revised list of true piranhas. Previously, only Pristobrycon, Serrasalmus, Pygocentrus, and Pygopristis were recognized due to their teeth.
10 Surprising Facts About Piranhas - Mental Floss
2021年8月17日 · After sharks, piranhas are one of the world’s most misunderstood fish. They have a reputation for ferocity that's not quite deserved.
Red-bellied piranha - Smithsonian's National Zoo
Red-bellied piranhas are red on their undersides from chin and cheeks to belly. The head and body are various shades of gray; their sides are flecked with bright silver scales. The piranha's distinctly rounded and snub-nosed profile serves a function.
Vicious Piranha Moments | BBC Earth - YouTube
2021年5月16日 · These sharp-toothed water dwellers are more than capable of stripping a carcass clean in mere moments. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/BBCEarthSub Watch more: Plane...
Piranha - National Geographic
13 Scariest Freshwater Animals. See Photos. Piranhas Bark—Three Fierce Vocalizations Deciphered. Read. Science. Not Exactly Rocket Science. Vegetarian piranhas are the Amazon’s champion...
All About Piranha: Facts, Behavior, and Habitat
2024年8月13日 · Piranhas are often talked about in places like the United States. But they are really found mostly in South America. Their main home is in the Amazon River basin. This area has many rivers and is well-known for them. Piranhas can also be found in other big rivers like the Orinoco, Paraguay-Paraná, and São Francisco.