Where Does Piraputanga Live?

Piraputanga lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Piraputanga

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in surface to mid-water columns, especially in areas with submerged vegetation or fallen trees.

Environment

Primarily found in clear to turbid rivers, streams, and flooded forests of the Pantanal. Prefers areas with moderate to strong currents, often near riparian vegetation where it feeds on fruits and insects. During spawning, they migrate to headwaters and flooded areas.

Geographic range

Endemic to the Paraguay River basin, particularly abundant in the Pantanal wetlands of Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay.

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