The Black pacu is a freshwater fish known for its deep, laterally compressed body and squared teeth resembling human molars. It primarily feeds on fruits and nuts. Native to the Amazon and Orinoco basins, it thrives in slow-moving waters. Typically reaching 30 inches and weighing up to 60 pounds, it exhibits calm behavior and is often kept in large aquariums. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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