Colossoma macropomum (Black pacou, giant pacou, gamitana)

The Colossoma Macropomum is a freshwater fish belonging to the family of SerrasalMidae. It is a tall fish, up to 1.5 meters long and weigh up to 30 kg. It has an elongated body and compressed laterally, with a wide head and a pointed muzzle. Its color generally varies between gray and green, with darker spots on the body.

The Colossoma Macropomum is native to the Amazon, Rio Orinoco and Rio Del Rey hydrographic basins, in South America. It is mainly piscivore, that is to say that it feeds on fish, but it can also feed other aquatic animals such as crustaceans and insects.

Colossoma macropomum is an opportunistic omnivorous fish, which means that it eats what is available in its environment. This can include plants, algae, fruit and seeds, as well as smaller animals. Colossoma macropomum is also a gregarious fish, which means that it lives in groups with other fish from its species.

Colossoma macropomum is a freshwater fish, which means that it cannot survive in salt waters. It needs an aquatic environment rich in oxygen and nutrients to develop and reproduce.