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Piranhas Trivia Quiz

Here is a quick little quiz on the little fish known as a piranha, one of the most feared fish in the world. Have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by randyaimee. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
randyaimee

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
26,850

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
3 / 5

Plays
2662

Last 3 plays: Guest 5 (3/5), Guest 35 (2/5), Guest 129 (3/5).

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Question 1 of 5

1. Which piranha species is generally the largest and most ferocious? Hint

Red-eye

Red-bellied

Sharp-snouted

Black-tailed

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Question 2 of 5

2. On what continent do the wild piranhas live? Hint

North America

South America

Australia

Africa

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Question 3 of 5

3. Piranhas move in big packs called what? Hint

herds

shoals

scams

shuns

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Question 4 of 5

4. Which of these best describes the eating habits of piranhas? Hint

Carnivores

Herbivores

Piscivores

Omnivores

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Question 5 of 5

5. Which US president saw piranhas attack a cow in Brazil and described this in a book, giving the piranha its reputation as a killer? Hint

Abraham Lincoln

Bill Clinton

Woodrow Wilson

Theodore Roosevelt

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which piranha species is generally the largest and most ferocious?

Answer: Red-bellied

This species can grow up to 50cm (around 20 in) in length and has strong jaws and teeth. The red-bellied piranha is considered the most ferocious.

2. On what continent do the wild piranhas live?

Answer: South America

They are confined to most of the rivers throughout South America.

3. Piranhas move in big packs called what?

Answer: shoals

I reckon that shoal is a fancy name for school!

4. Which of these best describes the eating habits of piranhas?

Answer: Omnivores

Piranhas eat anything from plant matter to meat and other fish, so are classed as omnivores.

5. Which US president saw piranhas attack a cow in Brazil and described this in a book, giving the piranha its reputation as a killer?

Answer: Theodore Roosevelt

The spectacle was laid on by local fishermen to 'entertain' their visitor and is not representative of piranha behavior. They normally only attack animals which are already dead or dying and some are vegetarian.

Source: Author randyaimee

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