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Parrot Pacu (Ossubtus xinguense)
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Parrot Pacu (Ossubtus xinguense) specimen
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Serrasalmidae

Parrot Pacu

Ossubtus xinguense

Serrasalmid Fish of the Brazilian Coast

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

Parrot Pacu is known around South America as a freshwater fish; It occurs in freshwater habitats, and the largest recorded length is 25 cm.

Maximum length
25 cm
Water
Freshwater
Distribution
South America: Xingu River basin in Brazil.
Conservation status
VUVulnerable

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