Sheep-pacu

Acnodon normani

Freshwater pacu of three Brazilian rivers

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

Acnodon normani, the sheep-pacu, is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Serrasalmidae, which includes the pacus and piranhas. This species is found in the Amazon River basin of Brazil.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Characins
Family: Serrasalmidae
Genus: Acnodon
Maximum length: 19.9 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: Amazon, Xingu and Tocantins River basins in Brazil.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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