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Red Bellied Piranha

Red Bellied Piranha
Fun Facts

Fun Facts

  • These piranhas feed on fish, insects, snails and aquatic plants. Though portrayed as aggressive man eaters, they are very unlikely to attack humans.

  • Their sticky eggs are not only protected by a bowl-like nest, but also their defensive father.

Threats & Conservation

Red-bellied piranhas need clean freshwater habitats to survive.

Keep rivers and streams clean!

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