Serrasalmidae

Orangefin Pacu

Myloplus torquatus

Serrasalmid Fish of the Orinoco Basin

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

Myloplus torquatus, orangefin pacu, is a medium to large omnivorous fish of the family Serrasalmidae from South America, where it is found in the Amazon, the Rio Negro and the Orinoco basins. They are also one of the fish referred to as "silver dollars". These fish are capable of delivering serious bites to humans.