Fishing Species
Piranha Fish Species Information
Piranha bigfishtackle PM
| Label | Details |
|---|---|
| Scientific Fish Name: | Characidae |
| Other Fish Name: | piraña |
| Regions Fished: | South American rivers. In Venezuelan rivers |
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| Common Tackle: | |
| Additional Information: | All piranhas have a single row of sharp teeth in both jaws; the teeth are tightly packed and interlocking (via small cusps) and used for rapid puncture and shearing. Individual teeth are typically broadly triangular, pointed and blade-like (flat in profile). |