Name : Piranha
Scientific Name: Pristobrycon striolatus
FAQ:
- Size: Piranhas are normally about 14 to 26 cm long (6 to 10 inches), although some specimens have been reported to be up to 43 cm (18.0 inches) in length
- Diet: eats meat as well as plants.
- These fish are widespread and inhabit diverse habitats within both lotic and lentic environments. Some piranha species are abundant locally, and multiple species often occur together.
- As a pack, these fishes hunt in the Amazon Rivers searching for weak and deceased victims and they help to play an important role in keeping the river clean by scavenging the carcass of animals.
- As both predators and scavengers, piranhas influence the local distribution and composition of fish assemblages.
- an omnivorous freshwater fish that inhabits South American rivers. They are known for their sharp teeth and a voracious appetite for meat.
DANGER RATING: 4/5
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