Fishing for Black pacu

Colossoma macropomum
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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

lukemerille, Fishbrain angler since 2022

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Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Traumatogenic

Source: Fishbase

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