The candiru (Vandellia cirrhosa), a tiny parasitic catfish native to the Amazon River, is infamous for allegedly swimming into the urethras of people urinating in the water. At just a few centimeters long, it typically parasitizes larger fish by locating their gill excretions. The myth claims the candiru mistakes urine streams for these excretions, entering the urethra, where it lodges itself with backward-facing spines, making removal painful and difficult. Reports of such incidents date back t
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The Fish You Never Want to Meet The candiru is a small parasitic fish found where the Amazon River meets the sea. It’s rare, but it can enter the human body in dangerous ways. This fish is small but known for its serious impact. Always stay alert when swimming in unfamiliar waters. Follow for more intriguing facts about the world's deadliest fish and how to stay safe in their habitats! #DeadliestFish #AmazonRiverParasite #SituationalAwareness | DrTims Aquatics
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