Piranha
| 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 | |
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Catoprion |
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Catoprion
Pristobrycon
Pygocentrus
Pygopristis
Serrasalmus
†Megapiranha
A piranha or piraña (/pᵻˈrɑːnjə/, /pᵻˈrænjə/, or /pᵻˈrɑːnə/; 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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