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Pirana

Piranha
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A piranha at the Newport Aquarium.
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Subclass: Neopterygii
Infraclass: Teleostei
Order: Characiformes
Family: Serrasalmidae
Tribe: Piranha
Genera

Catoprion
Pristobrycon
Pygocentrus
Pygopristis
Serrasalmus
Megapiranha


Catoprion
Pristobrycon
Pygocentrus
Pygopristis
Serrasalmus
Megapiranha

A piranha or piraña (/pˈrɑːnjə/, /pˈrænjə/, or /pˈrɑːnə/; Portuguese: [piˈɾɐ̃ɲɐ], Spanish: [piˈɾaɲa]) is a member of family Characidae in order Characiformes, an omnivorousfreshwater fish that inhabits South American rivers. In Venezuela, they are called caribes. They are known for their sharp teeth and powerful jaws.


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