Uncovering the Myth of the Piranha

There are much bigger fishes in the river than this rather small guy, that do not pass over 42 cm (1.2 ft) in length and 3.85 kg (9 pounds) in weight, that trigger the dread in any traveler through South America. Their image is horrific, with a mouth full of razor-sharp 4 mm long canine-like ... [ read more >> ]

The teeth of the black piranha (Serrasalmus rhombeus), one of the largest species

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The teeth of the black piranha (Serrasalmus rhombeus), one of the largest species