Piranha

The Piranha is a rare fish that appears in the river during the day time in the summer. It is quite expensive for such a small fish, in fact, it sells for 2,500 Bells in City Folk, making it the most expensive 'small' fish.

Donation To The Museum
In the museum, the piranha appears in the bottom right tank, middle tank (Wild World), or the right tank (City Folk), where it will bash against the walls of the tank in an attempt to reach the player.

In Animal Crossing
"Dear me! My mind boggles! I had no inkling that we had such frightfully dangerous fish in these waters! I suppose that would indicate they're not as lethal as they are made out to be... Or are they trying to lull us? Have no fear! We'll look after your sharp-toothed friend. For everyone's sake!"

In Wild World
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In City Folk
"Most people see piranhas as savage fish that enjoy tearing prey apart with their teeth... However, they're actually quite timid, wot wot? They're often treated like bad guys due to their scary faces. I hope we haven't hurt their feelings..."

Once donated, the piranha can be fount in the front-left tank with the King Salmon and other 'rarer' river fish. When approached, it will try (and fail) to attack the Player. It will follow the player, and continuously butt it's head against the tank glass, rapidly opening and closing it's mouth to reveal it's sharp teeth. While butting it's head against the glass, it will make a realistic knocking sound. However, if the player is not nearby, it will swim around normally and rarely, it will lunge at other fish (but not actually attack them); however usually it will swim around normally like all the other fish.

Encyclopedia Information
Once the player has caught a particular fish or bug, they can find information about it in the bug or fish menus. Once the piranha has been caught, the following information can be found in the fish menu:

Wild WorldPiranha_(Wild_World).png

 * Size: 11.7 inchesPiranha_(Wild_World)2.png
 * Habitat: Rivers
 * Season: Summer
 * They eat small fish by tearing off pieces and swallowing them whole. Vicious!

City FolkPiranha_(City_Folk).png

 * Size: About 11.7 inches
 * Habitat: River
 * Season: Summer
 * A shy species, these prefer to stay in groups. They're popular at aquariums.

Giving to Wendell
When this fish is given to Wendell in, the player is rewarded with a Cracked Ground design.

Further information
The red-bellied piranha is one of the most ferocious fish. It can be found in the River Amazon. They grow to about 33 cm and weigh 3 1/2 kilograms.