These members of the genus Serrasalmus derive their name from the languages of the Guarani and Tupi people of South America.
These members of the genus Serrasalmus derive their name from the languages of the Guarani and Tupi people of South America. Literally a compound of words meaning "tooth"  and "fish," this name is appropriate considering that these vicious predators can quickly rip the flesh off of large creatures when they swarm. For ten points, identify these meat­eating fish found in the Amazon.
These members of the genus Serrasalmus derive their name from the languages of the Guarani and Tupi people of South America.
Piranha