Common name : Wimple piranha
Scientific name : Catoprion mento
Family : Serrasalmidae
Native to : South America
Interesting fact : The thin lateral line running from the head to tail is a sense organ that detects pressure changes in water and helps navigate through obstacles.
Conservation status : Not Evaluated
Piranhas have sharp, interlocking teeth and powerful jaws. They have a voracious appetite for meat, using their teeth for rapid puncture and shearing. Their large eyes are adapted for close-up vision. They feed on insects, fish, crustaceans, worms and other plant materials. They dig pits to lays eggs during breeding and swim around to protect them. Lifespan is 20-25 years.
