Pygocentrus nattereri
Physical features:
Rounded body with silver gray scales and a red underbelly. Known for their rows of small sharp teeth.
Habitat:
Amazon River Basin. Found in the river proper and in flooded forest environment. Prefers vegetation.
Diet:
Fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Fun facts:
Piranha have earned a reputation as a ferocious fish. This stems from reports of Piranha hunting larger prey if trapped in the receded waters of the Amazon River and starving. This behavior is not typical.
