Piranha - Wikipedia
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 …
Piranha | Description, Size, Diet, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica
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 …
Piranha: Fish With a Vicious Reputation and Mixed Diet
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 …
14 Fun Facts About Piranhas - Smithsonian Magazine
Jul 8, 2014 · Today, piranhas inhabit the freshwaters of South America from the Orinoco River Basin in Venezuela up to the Paraná River in Argentina. Though estimates vary, around 30 …
Giant piranha caught in Miami canal - MSN
Nov 21, 2025 · A quiet Miami canal turns into a full blown thriller when a fisherman pulls up a massive piranha sized beast that should not be anywhere near Florida. The moment it hits the …
10 Types of Piranha: Species, Facts and Photos - TRVST
Enter the world of these small but feisty carnivorous fish and learn about the various types of piranha and their distinct characteristics.
Piranha | Audubon Aquarium
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 …