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If you'd be a bleeding fish... ...this would be the last thing you see if a piranha was near. <br /> <br /> For the record, unlike Hollywood myths, piranhas are not dangerous to humans. In all of recorded human history not one kill has been documented. Macro,Pygocentrus nattereri,Red-bellied piranha Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

If you'd be a bleeding fish...

...this would be the last thing you see if a piranha was near.

For the record, unlike Hollywood myths, piranhas are not dangerous to humans. In all of recorded human history not one kill has been documented.

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  1. View Anneyoungimages's profile
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    Wow great shot - look at that 2nd row of teeth.. Posted 13 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
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      Thanks Anne, reminds me of Aliens vs Predator :) Posted 13 years ago, modified 13 years ago
  3. View Ludo Sak's profile
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    I just wonder why none were documented. Where there any documents of missing persons as a whole;)? Posted 13 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
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      No, the piranhas ate the humans and the documents. So no documented kills. Posted 13 years ago
  5. View Ludo Sak's profile
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    Is this one stuffed or just trying to breath raw air? Well shot! Wow sharp and inspiring. Posted 13 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
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      Thanks! It's stuffed, a souvenir from Brazil. Posted 13 years ago
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    Amazing shot. Wish I had anything stuffed besides a teddy now. I feel inspired. I just returned home from an evening of late night job activities. Fun too, but hey I miss JD as I wanted to do another macro now. Posted 13 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
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      Here's one pre-stuffed:

      Piranha jaws exposed in the Pantanal Whilst we were on a hike, our guide waiting in the boat caught this Piranha to expose its impressive teeth. Brazil,Fish,Pantanal,Piranha

      Actually, that one was fed to a bird of prey.       Posted 13 years ago, modified 13 years ago
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    Maybe I'll try some chickens on a stick in a prolonged night shot;) Posted 13 years ago

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The Red-bellied piranha

The red-bellied piranha, also known as the red piranha , is a species of piranha native to South America, found in the Amazon, Paraguay, Paraná and Essequibo basins, as well as coastal rivers of northeastern Brazil. This fish is locally abundant in its freshwater habitat.

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Similar species: Characins And Allies
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Uploaded Apr 18, 2012. Captured Apr 18, 2012 14:42.
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  • NIKON D7000
  • f/16.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO640
  • 105mm

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