Mylossoma aureum (Pompano, Golden Pacou)

Mylossoma aureum fish is a freshwater fish that lives in rivers and rivers in South America. It is a relatively small fish, generally measuring between 10 and 15 centimeters in length. It has an elongated and slender body, with a sharp head and a mouth located in the lower position. Its color varies from silver gray to dark brown, with black spots on the sides and a white abdomen.

Mylossoma aureum is a gregarious fish, which means that it lives in tight groups with other fish from its species. They feed mainly on insects, molluscs and other small aquatic animals. They are also known to feed on plants and sediment particles found in water.

Due to its small size and ease of maintenance, Mylossoma Aureum is often used as aquarium fish. However, it is important to note that it needs a spacious aquarium to move freely and that it must be maintained in appropriate conditions to avoid unnecessary stress.

In terms of behavior, mylossoma aureum is generally calm and not very aggressive towards other fish.