Terrain:
Red-bellied piranhas are found throughout the low elevation regions of the Amazon River basin.
Rainfall in the lowlands typically ranges from 60 to 120 inches (1,500 to 3,000 mm) annually in the central Amazon basin (e.g., Manaus).
Brazilian Water ivy, Victoria amazonica, lobster claws, rubber tree, orchids, coffee.
Large Cichlids like Peacock Bass, armored Catfish, and related fish from South America like Pacus and Silver Dollars
They can live in waters that are between 15 and 35 °C (59–95 °F) but are able to survive temperatures as low as 10 °C (50 °F) for a period.
South America
They were introduced to China, probably by the aquarium trade. First detected in 1990 they have since become invasive in the country.
fins nipped from the tails of larger fish, bits of flesh, whole small fish, insects, aquatic invertebrates and occasionally, plant material in the form of figs and other ripe fruit.
Once a day but they can survive up to three to four months without eating.
Piranhas are aggressive predators that lurk in vegetation and ambush and chase prey.
Red-Bellied Piranhas like dead flesh better than live prey.