| Pacu Skull - The pacu, or tambaqui, is native to the Amazon and Orinoco river systems of South America. A relative of the piranha, this species feeds on seeds and fruits that fall into the water, using its flat grinding teeth to crush its meals. This species has been known to grow to a length of 4 feet (1.2 M). A skull display stand is included with this specimen.
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| Pacu Skull | Order: Characiformes Family: Characidae |
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