Piranha

Piranha
Name:	"JUMANJI" Piranha
Other name(s):	Scientific: Pygocentrus nattereri
"JUMANJI" Consequences
MB Card Message(s):	1995 "Raging waters Ebb and flow; Beware piranhas Down below" 2017 "Thousands of teeth, Swimming around you. It's a fish feeding frenzy, And they just found you."
Statistics
Home:	"JUMANJI"
Class:	Actinopterygii
Diet:	Carnivorous
Intelligence:	Moderate
Skills:	Sharp teeth Swimming
Appearance(s)
TV:	Animated Series
Media:	Board Game

Piranhas are freshwater fish that inhabits rivers, floodplains, lakes and reservoirs. Although often described as extremely predatory and mainly feeding on fish, their dietary habits vary extensively and they will also take plant material, leading to their classification as omnivorous. They are known for their sharp teeth and powerful jaws. In the dimension of Jumanji, Piranhas may congregate together while inhabiting rivers, lakes or swamps as deadly aquatic predators.

Behaviour

Piranhas have one of the strongest bites found in bony fishes. This extremely powerful and dangerous bite is generated by large jaw muscles (adductor mandibulae) that are attached closely to the tip of the jaw, conferring the Piranha with a mechanical advantage that favors force production over bite speed. Strong jaws combined with finely serrated teeth make them adept at tearing flesh. Splashing attracts Piranhas and for this reason, being in the water when already injured or otherwise incapacitated also increases the risk.

Appearances

• MB
• TV
• Jumanji: the Curse Returns

Board Game

• Secret symbol: Raft
• Number: 1

In the Milton Bradley board game, Piranhas have their own danger card. Rolling a Raft on the rescue die within 1 second will defeat the Piranha threat.

In the animated series, Piranhas appear as dangerous aquatic predators but they can often be mere nuisances that serious threats. Piranhas also feature prominently in the opening titles.

In Ransom of Redhead, while searching for Aunt Nora Shepherd, Alan Parrish, Judy Shepherd and Peter Shepherd were overwhelmed by biting Piranhas but managed to repel them. With a red sore nose from a Piranha's vice-like jaws, Peter wondered if Nora was worth the trouble of rescuing.

"CR-Piranha

In Jumanji: the Curse Returns, based on the 1995 film, the Crocodiles are one of the main dangers, the game has unleashed, and one of the animals which did not appear in the original movie. The piranhas come in the Monsoon challenge along with the Crocodiles, when four players can face, if either of four players roll the dice for a monsoon. When ready for the Monsoon, either Crocodiles or Piranhas will appear out of thing air and any of the four players would choose an item to strike the piranhas. When the health bars are out, the piranhas will disappear back into the game.