Piranhas are small fish with a big reputation — and big teeth! Piranhas are freshwater fish, and live in the rivers and streams of South America.
This article contains piranha facts and information, and is part of our Rainforest Animals series.
The piranha’s fearsome reputation is partly due to fact, and partly due to fiction. Although piranhas are predatory, they are also just as likely to be preyed on by other animals.
Do you need to be careful when you go swimming in the rainforest? Read on to find out …
