Pacu
A species of Piaractus, Also known as Cachama, Pirapitinga Scientific name : Piaractus brachypomus Genus : Piaractus
Pacu, A species of Piaractus
Also known as:
Cachama, Pirapitinga
Botanical name: Piaractus brachypomus
Genus: Piaractus
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Description
Piaractus brachypomus, the pirapitinga, is a large species of pacu, a close relative of piranhas and silver dollars, in the serrasalmid family. It is native to the Amazon basin in tropical South America, but it formerly included populations in the Orinoco, only described in 2019 as a separate species, P. orinoquensis. Additionally, P. brachypomus is widely farmed and has been introduced to other regions. In South Florida they are invasive in rivers, canals or lakes.
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