A piranha or piraña, a member of family Serrasalmidae, or a member of the subfamily Serrasalminae within the tetra family, Characidae in order Characiformes, is a freshwater fish that inhabits South American rivers, floodplains, lakes and reservoirs. Although often described as extremely predatory and mainly feeding on fish, their dietary habits vary extensively, and they will also take plant material, leading to their classification as omnivorous.
About Piranha
An earthquake releases hundreds of prehistoric man-eating fish, and the only people that can stop it are a local cop and her band of unlikely strangers.
Achievement of Piranha
The film is loosely based off of the 1978 horror film Piranha. The movie was shot in Lake Havasu, Arizona, USA.
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Animal bite - An animal bite is a wound, usually a puncture or laceration, caused by the teeth. An animal bite usually results in a break in the skin but also includes contusions from the excessive pressure on body tissue from the bite. The contusions can occur without a break in the skin.. Animal attack - Animal attacks are violent, often fatal attacks caused by animals against humans, one of the most common being bites. Bites are wounds caused as a result of an animal or human attack. These attacks cause of human injuries and fatalities worldwide.. Piranhas.. Portuguese words and phrases.. Fauna of the Pantanal.. Serrasalmidae.. Fish common names.. Fauna of the Amazon.
