A fish belonging to the family Characidae, which includes tetras and piranhas, characterized by small teeth and an adipose fin.
From the scientific family name 'Characidae,' derived from the Greek word 'charax' (a pointed stake, possibly referring to their teeth). The suffix '-id' indicates family membership.
Characids include both the gentle neon tetras that fill home aquariums and the terrifying piranhas that'll strip a cow to bone in minutes—evolution packed an insane range of behaviors into one family.
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