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Latest revision as of 03:12, 13 December 2017
Paraná River Pacu
Paraná River Pacu
Piaractus mesopotamicus
946 Litres (250 US G.)
35-41 cm (13.8-16.1")
Freshwater
6.5 - 7.2
23 -28 °C (73.4-82.4°F)
5-10 °d
1:2 M:F
8-12 years
Family
Characidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Paraná River Pacu
Additional scientific names
- Colossoma canterai, Colossoma mitrei, Myletes edulis, Myletes mesopotamicus, Myletes mitrei
Identification[edit]
- P. mesopotamicus is a large robust fish, with ovoid shape, flattened laterally. Its colour is dark grey to silver, with a white belly and a yellow breast, and the laterals have small darker spots.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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