Red Bellied Pacu
(Colossoma macropomum)

Other common names:
Blackfin Pacu.

Identification:
A narrow, plate-shaped silver body.
Purple tint on upper body and back.
Yellow to cream coloured breast and blunt teeth.

Typical location:
A very shy fish that lives near the surface
in shallow and calm water.

Fishing methods:
Small fruits, seeds and nuts.
In captivity it will eat worms, crab, molluscs, small slices of fish
and bread in combination with bait substance.

Fighting characteristics:
A fast accelerating fish, that will head for shelter among roots and snags.
Several direction changes once in open water.

Thai Fishing Guide's recommended hot spots for catching Red Bellied Pacu: