Animal Facts
There are several dozen species of piranha. These creatures have lived in South America for nearly 2 million years – and their ancestors are thought to have inhabited South America rivers for as much as 25 million years.
Range
Piranhas are freshwater fish found in South America. They are sometimes found in warmer waterways around the world, including China and Texas.
Lives at Audubon Aquarium
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