The usual length of an adult piranha is between 15 to 50 centimeters or 6 to 20 inches. One of the most prevalent species, the red-bellied Piranha, often reaches 10 inches in length (25 centimeters).

In today’s video, my friend surprises me with a NEW red belly pacu, (A COUSIN OF THE PIRANHA) for my new exotic backyard pool pond!

Even more exotic species like the Amazon sailfin catfish, jaguar cichlid, and red-bellied pacu have been caught by fishermen, though these individuals likely represent recent releases rather than ...

Scary fish with human-like teeth found in Texas lake The pacu, a South American freshwater fish that is a relative of the piranha, was likely released from an aquarium, officials say.

Texas Parks and Wildlife reported that a red-bellied pacu was caught in 2006 out of the San Marcos River, while a 7.95-pound pacu was caught in 2012 from the Concho River in San Angelo.

An invasive pacu fish was found swimming in Lake Meredith. With human-like teeth, the species is part of the piranha family.

An invasive pacu fish was found swimming in Lake Meredith. With human-like teeth, the species is part of the piranha family.

Texas Parks and Wildlife officials said in 2012 a nearly 8-pound pacu was caught in the Concho River, and in 2006, a red-bellied pacu was caught in the San Marcos River.