Tiete Pacu

Myloplus tiete

Sixteen Point Three Centimeters Serrasalmid Fish of South American Waters

Tropical
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
South America
Medium
Tropical fish

Myloplus tiete, the tiete pacu, is a medium to large omnivorous fish of the family Serrasalmidae from South America, where it is found in the Paraguay-Paraná River basin. It can grow to a length of 16.3 cm (6.4 in).

Class: Teleosts
Order: Characins
Family: Serrasalmidae
Genus: Myloplus
Maximum length: 16.3 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: Paraguay-Paraná River basin.

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