Where Does Silver Pacu Live?

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

Where to find Silver Pacu

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in surface to mid-water columns of large rivers, floodplains, and flooded forests.

Environment

Inhabits large rivers, tributaries, and associated floodplains. During the wet season, they migrate into flooded forests to feed on fruits and seeds. They prefer slow-moving to moderately flowing waters.

Geographic range

Native to the Amazon and Orinoco river basins in South America, including countries such as Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, and Bolivia. Introduced to other regions for aquaculture and as an ornamental fish, sometimes establishing feral populations.

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