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Depending on the exact species, most piranhas grow to between 12 and 35 cm (5–14 in) long. A few can grow larger, with the largest living species, the red-bellied, reaching up to 50 cm (20 in). [13] [14] There are claims of São Francisco piranhas at up to 60 cm (24 in), but the largest confirmed specimens are considerably smaller. [15]
The breeding habits of piranhas in nature are mostly unknown, with most spawning research being done in aquariums. [21] Piranhas are usually able to breed by the time they are one year old. Female piranhas will lay several thousand eggs near water plants, onto which the eggs stick. The males then fertilize the eggs.
The black piranha is the largest species of piranha. It has a distinctively, rhombus-shaped body, solidly coloured from grey through to nearly black.
Brown in color and covered with dark blotches, males grow to a total length (including tail) of 2–3 m (6 ft 7 in – 9 ft 10 in) and weigh around 40–50 kg (88–110 lb); while females grow to 1.4 m (4 ft 7 in) long and about 15–20 kg (33–44 lb). [7] Typical habitats of this caiman include lakes, rivers, and wetlands.
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Serrasalmus manueli, the Silver piranha or Manuel's piranha, is one of the largest species of piranha within the genus Serrasalmus.Its size and weight are still yet to be determined but it is safe to say that it reaches around the same size and weight as the black piranha.