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pacu /paˈkuː / /ˈpakuː/noun (plural same)A deep-bodied herbivorous freshwater fish native to northern South America, which has been introduced into the Old World.- Colossoma nigripinnis, family Characidae.
Are the vegetarian pacu's teeth different from the carnivorous piranha's teeth?...- The introduction of these exotic species, such as the pacu, can have detrimental effects for native species inhabiting South Carolina waters.
- Additionally, full-grown pacu are much larger than piranha.
Origin Early 19th century: from Tupi pacú. |