
Piranha - Wikipedia
These fish inhabit South American rivers, floodplains, lakes and reservoirs. Although often described as extremely predatory and mainly feeding on fish, their dietary habits vary extensively, and they will also take plant material, [3] leading to their classification as omnivorous. [4]
14 Fun Facts About Piranhas | Smithsonian
2014年7月8日 · 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 1913, he...
Piranha | Description, Size, Diet, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica
2025年1月9日 · Piranhas range from northern Argentina to Colombia, but they are most diverse in the Amazon River, where 20 different species are found. The most infamous is the red-bellied piranha ( Pygocentrus nattereri ), with the strongest jaws and sharpest teeth of all.
Piranha Fish - Facts, Diet & Habitat Information - Animal Corner
It is native to warm rainforest lowland streams and lakes in South America – the Orinoco river basin in Venezuela, in the Orinoco River and east of the Andes Mountains, up to the Paraná River in Argentina. Piranha Fish have been introduced to other places, including Northern Brazil, Hawaii, parts of the Central and North America.
Piranha - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
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.
Piranha Fish Facts - A-Z Animals
2024年5月27日 · Piranha is the common name used to refer to any of potentially over 60 species of freshwater fish with razor-sharp teeth. Piranhas have a nasty reputation for being fierce creatures that engage in deadly feeding frenzies. However, they actually eat a wide variety of food, including plants and carrion.
22 Razor-Sharp Piranha Facts - Fact Animal
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.
Piranha Facts & Information, With Pictures & Video. - Active Wild
2015年3月30日 · Piranhas are freshwater fish, and are found primarily in South America in the Amazon Basin, the Orinoco River and east of the Andes Mountains. They can inhabit diverse locations such as lakes, tributaries, wetlands and creeks.
10 Types of Piranha: Species, Facts and Photos - TRVST
2024年1月20日 · Piranhas, wild freshwater fish, often swarm in South American rivers, feared for their razor-sharp teeth and voracious appetite. Despite their notorious reputation, different types of piranha offer diversity that many people often overlook.
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're found in freshwater rivers, ponds, and streams throughout northern South America, and they have a...