The Piracanjuba is a freshwater fish native to South America, known for its elongated, streamlined body and silvery scales with a distinctive orange tail. It typically measures around 20 inches and weighs up to 10 pounds. This omnivorous species inhabits rivers and feeds on fruits, seeds, and small aquatic organisms. Piracanjubas are active swimmers and often form schools. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Piracanjuba
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