Freshwater
Pacu
Piaractus mesopotamicus
- Peak season
- Wet season (December–March)
- Length range
- 30–80 cm
- Weight range
- 1–20 kg
- Typical depth
- 0–10 m
Habitat
Amazon and Parana river basins in flooded forests and lakes. Feeds under fruit-bearing trees along riverbanks.
Behavior
Omnivorous relative of the piranha with human-like teeth for crushing seeds and nuts. Strong, powerful fighter.
Best techniques
- Dough bait with fruit flavors
- Bread drifted under overhanging trees
- Fly fishing with berry patterns
- Bottom fishing with corn
