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 pacú has confirmed presence:
Tours to see it
Verified providers operating at the gateways where pacú lives. You contact them directly on WhatsApp from the app.
- Navegando Ituzaingó
Paseos privados en velero por el Paraná con el capitán Mario: salidas al amanecer, a la…★ 5.0 - J&J Excursiones de Pesca
Salidas de pesca deportiva por el Paraná con el guía habilitado José Luis Hintz.★ 4.9 - Aguas del Iberá - Pesca
Salida de pesca deportiva por el Río Corriente con guías locales. Dorado, surubí y…★ 4.9 - Travesía Río Corriente - Kayak
Travesías en kayak por el Río Corriente desde Chavarría. Recorridos por los meandros y…★ 4.9
Species profile
- Common namePacú
- Scientific namePiaractus mesopotamicus
- GroupFish
- StatusNo data
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