The San Francisco piranha is a robust freshwater fish known for its sharp teeth and powerful jaws. It inhabits the rivers and floodplains of South America. Typically reaching up to 15 inches in length and weighing around 8 pounds, it feeds on fish and small animals. This species is noted for its schooling behavior and aggressive feeding habits. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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San Francisco piranha
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San Francisco piranha
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San Francisco piranha
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San Francisco piranha
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San Francisco piranha
13 in · 3 lb


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