Nonnative Pacus and Tetras
| Common Name | Scientific Name | First Observed | Introduction | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Black Pacu |
Colossoma macropomum |
Mid-1960s |
Aquarium release and/or aquaculture escape |
Reported |
|
Trahira |
Hoplias malabaricus |
1974 |
Possible aquarium release and/or aquaculture escape |
Formerly reproducing |
|
Silver Dollar |
Metynnis sp. |
1980, 2005 |
Aquarium release and/or aquaculture escape |
Formerly reproducing |
|
Redbellied Pacu |
Piaractus brachypomus |
Mid-1960s |
Aquarium release and/or aquaculture escape |
Reported |
|
Pirambeba |
Serrasalmus humeralis |
Early 1960s |
Aquarium release and/or aquaculture escape |
Formerly reproducing |