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Popular Name: Pacu

Scientific Name :  Piaractus mesopotamicus.

Geographical Distribution :  Lives along the Prata River Basin.

Habitat : Rivers and Lagoons.

Feeding : Feeds on eggs, Fruits and small fishes.

Biology     

Its Color is dark grey on the back and yellow and gold underneath. its meat is considered one of the best. It has been raised in private farms for comercial use. It can reach 27 in and weight up to 44 pounds.

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