Red piranha

It is an omnivorous fish, with carnivorous tendencies. It feeds mainly on fish, insects and aquatic invertebrates such as molluscs and crustaceans. But they can also eat any small land animal they find, as well as fruits, seeds, algae and aquatic plants.

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Life expectancy: 10 years; Incubation 9 - 10 days; 5000 eggs; Reproduction: oviparous; 33 cm; 3.5 kg. Red piranhas are found swimming in shoals, in rivers, lakes and ponds with muddy waters. This behavior helps protect against predators such as alligators and in hunting.