Is There Really a ‘Penis Fish’ That Swims up the Urethra? - Healthline
May 23, 2019 · The candiru fish, often called the "penis fish," is an Amazonian fish that supposedly swims up the human urethra, becoming lodged in the penis. But there's little …
Candiru (fish) - Wikipedia
Candiru (Vandellia cirrhosa), also known as cañero, toothpick fish, or vampire fish, is a species of parasitic freshwater catfish in the family Trichomycteridae native to the Amazon basin where it …
The Amazon's horrific candirú fish that swims up the urethra: fact …
Apr 23, 2022 · Just reading about what the candirú can do when it swims up the urethra, vagina, or rectum is enough to send chills down your spine. But although locals and tourists alike are …
Candiru: The Amazonian Fish That Can Swim Up Your Urethra
Jun 15, 2022 · The parasitic candiru fish is native to Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru — and is rumored to swim up humans' unprotected orifices. The fish has been described as "very small, but …
Fact or Fiction? The Urethra Invading Candiru Fish - Futurism
Feb 9, 2017 · There are a number of historical accounts from naturalists and physicians in the 1800's that detail the candiru entering the urethra and lodging itself into the vaginal canals of …
ADW: Vandellia cirrhosa: INFORMATION
It is possible for candiru to parasitize humans, though this is very rare. There have been reports of Candiru swimming up the urethra of men and women who urinate while in the water. It is …
Candirus Probably Won't Bother Your Urethra But They Can
Jun 10, 2022 · While urethras are a stretch, a 2021 case study published in the Journal of the Brazilian Society of Tropical Medicine reveals the brutal way one “human-biting candiru” …
Can a candiru fish enter a womans body? - Answers
Nov 7, 2022 · Q: Can a candiru fish enter a womans body? The candiru is tiny (5-14mm) parasitic freshwater catfish and it is small enough to get inside the human body through any of the …
The Myth of the Candiru — Half Past First Cast
Nov 18, 2024 · They’re referring to the Candiru (AKA, toothpick fish or vampire fish), a little species that does indeed reside in that part of the world. The rumor is that if you get in the …
You’ll Want to Read These Facts About Candiru, the Vampire Fish
Candiru species are primarily found in the Amazon and Orinoco rivers in South America. They are a part of the Neotropical fish fauna, and are the most-feared fish among the natives because …
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