Piranha
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- CatoprionPristobryconPygocentrusPygopristisSerrasalmus†Megapiranha
A piranha or piraña (/pɪˈrɑːnjə/, /pɪˈrænjə/, or /pɪˈrɑːnə/; Portuguese: [piˈɾɐ̃ɲɐ], Spanish: [piˈɾaɲa]) is one of a number of freshwater fish in the family Serrasalmidae, or the subfamily Serrasalminae within the tetra family, Characidae in order Characiformes. 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, leading to their classification as omnivorous.
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Rote Piranha (Pygocentrus nattereri)
Der Rote Piranha, auch...
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Image: Phyllodrom – Regenwaldmuseum Leipzig - CC BY-NC-ND
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