Piranhas, with their sharp teeth and frenzied meat-eating habits, have a fearsome reputation as predators. Even their name means "tooth fish" in a South American Indian dialect. The 25 known species of these fish thrive in South American rivers, lakes and streams. read more
The Life Cycle of the Piranha By Cameron Delaney; Updated April 24, 2017 Piranhas, with their sharp teeth and frenzied meat-eating habits, have a fearsome reputation as predators. read more
Piranhas belong to the Serrasalmidae family of freshwater tropical fish. The Natural Habitat of Piranhas are mainly confined to the South American Continent especially in the Amazon Basin : the Amazon River and its tributaries geographically positioned across various countries that includes Brazil, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru and Venezuela. read more