Parrot pacu
📖 Overview
Feeds on aquatic macrophytes and filamentous algae . In the aquarium it will feed on flakes and frozen food, but will also hunt down a large shrimp. Females are aggressive towards other females and can have several males in following (Calum Chalmers, pers. comm. 2007).
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Parrot pacu is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Parrot pacu is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Parrot pacu is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Parrot pacu is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 22°C - 25°C South America: Xingu River basin in Brazil.
🌿 Ecology
aquatic macrophytes and filamentous algae (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
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