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
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Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
According to catch data from over 15 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the top baits used to catch San Francisco piranha.