A relative of the piranha, its teeth are flat for crushing hard seeds (not carnivorous). Anglers seek it with fruit or dough baits. It can exceed 15 kg. Its meat is highly prized.
Behaviour
Omnivore, with a preference for fruit and seeds. Active at the surface during the fruiting of the pindó palm and the ceibo.
How and when to see it
November to March, when the riverside trees fruit. Portal Río Corriente and Canal de Goya.
Where to see it in the Iberá
The gateways of the Great Iberá Park where small-scaled pacu has confirmed presence:
Tours to see it
Verified providers operating at the gateways where small-scaled pacu lives. You contact them directly on WhatsApp from the app.
- Navegando Ituzaingó
Private sailboat rides on the Paraná with captain Mario: sunrise, morning and sunset…★ 5.0 - J&J Excursiones de Pesca
Sport fishing outings on the Paraná with licensed guide José Luis Hintz. They also run…★ 4.9 - Aguas del Iberá - Fishing
Sport-fishing outing on the Corriente River with local guides. Golden dorado, surubí…★ 4.9 - Travesía Río Corriente - Kayak
Kayak journeys on the Corriente River from Chavarría. Routes through the meanders and…★ 4.9
Species profile
- Common nameSmall-scaled Pacu
- Scientific namePiaractus mesopotamicus
- GroupFish
- StatusNo data
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