Fishing for San Francisco piranha

Pygocentrus piraya
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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

julian-whiteman, Fishbrain angler since 2024

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Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Traumatogenic

Source: Fishbase

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