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Red-bellied pacu — printable fact sheet
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Red-bellied pacu
Piaractus brachypomus
The red-bellied pacu is a large, robust freshwater fish native to the rivers and floodplains of South America, particularly within the Amazon and Orinoco basins. It is recognized for its deep, laterally compressed body and the characteristic reddish coloration on its belly, espe…
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- Despite their close relation to piranhas, red-bellied pacus are generally peaceful and pose little danger to humans.
- Red-bellied pacus can crack nuts and seeds with their powerful jaws. Their teeth are remarkably similar in shape to human molars. During the rainy season, they often move into flooded forests to feed on fallen fruit.
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