Sheep-pacu (Acnodon normani)

Scientific name: Acnodon normani Gosline, 1951

The Sheep-pacu (Acnodon normani) is a freshwater fish of the family Characidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–28°C (72–82°F). Native range: South America, Amazon, Xingu and Tocantins River basins in Brazil.

Sheep-pacu care at a glance

Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Acnodon normani
Family: Characidae (Characins)
Order: Characiformes (Characins)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 13.5
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 5.8 - 7.2; dH range: ? - 18 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: South America: Amazon, Xingu and Tocantins River basins in Brazil.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)