A resident in the Texas Panhandle caught in a local lake an invasive fish species that's part of the piranha family. The invasive pacu fish was captured Tuesday at the Lake Meredith National ...

Officials said they’ve encountered this species before after people who owned them as pets released them into Texas waters. Getty Images/iStockphoto An invasive fish species related to the piranha was ...

A young boy fishing at Lake Meredith National Recreation Area brought in an unusual catch this week: a South American freshwater fish that is a relative of the piranha. The pacu fish was caught at the ...

There are many places you can experience the great outdoors in Texas, from the state's most beloved natural landmarks in the heart of Hill Country to the sweeping high plains of the Panhandle. This 25 ...

What is a Pacu fish? The Pacu is a South American freshwater fish that's related to piranha but has key differences. The fish is vegetarian and has teeth that look similar to those of humans. The Pacu ...

An invasive fish species related to the piranha was caught in a Texas lake, wildlife officials said. A pacu, a freshwater fish native to South America, was caught Aug. 25 at the Lake Meredith National ...