Payara


Fish Information

Species

Payara

Scientific Name

Hydrolycus scomberoides

IUCN Status

Least Concern

Fish Group

Characins

Lifestyle

Benthopelagic

Waters

Freshwater

Locations

Amazon River

Region

South America

A characin found in the Amazon River basin. Reaches up to 39 pounds, 46 inches.

Found at Amazon River.