Payara
Hydrolycus scomberoides
A South American fish-eating dogtooth tetra.
Fish
Payara
Hydrolycus scomberoides Wild predator. Appears during habitat defense and cannot be owned, bred or bought.
Common
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Species field notes
Adult size
Varies by species
Water type
FreshwaterScientific name
Hydrolycus scomberoidesReal-world references. Size varies with age, population and environment.
Native range
The Amazon basin, including tributaries in Brazil.
Habitat
Freshwater rivers in the Amazon basin.
Diet in nature
Mostly other fish.
Natural appearance
Silvery, with an upturned mouth and long lower fangs.
Did you know?
A dark spot marks the base of its pectoral fin.
Sources & species notes
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service — Payarahttps://www.fws.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Ecological-Risk-Screening-Summary-Payara-Hydrolycus-scomberoides.pdf