The Amazon pellona is a freshwater fish native to the Amazon Basin. It features a streamlined, silver body and can grow up to 12 inches long, weighing around 2 pounds. This species primarily feeds on smaller fish and insects. It thrives in fast-flowing rivers and exhibits schooling behavior, often forming large groups for protection and foraging. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Amazon pellona
length · weight
Amazon pellona
length · weight


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