Red Piranha Photo, Pygocentrus nattereri



Red-bellied piranha.  The piranhas teeth are so sharp that Amazonian Indians use them as knives.  Each tooth has sawlike edges that allow the fish to slice through prey.  The teeth are continually replaced throughout the piranhas life.  Piranhas are illegal to import, sell or own in California., Pygocentrus nattereri, natural history stock photograph, photo id 13959 Purchase A Print Of This ImageHow to request, purchase or license this imageAdd To Light Table


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Red-bellied piranha. The piranhas teeth are so sharp that Amazonian Indians use them as knives. Each tooth has sawlike edges that allow the fish to slice through prey. The teeth are continually replaced throughout the piranhas life. Piranhas are illegal to import, sell or own in California.

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Species: Red piranha, Pygocentrus nattereri
Format: Digital 3:2
Other Names: red-bellied piranha
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