Tambaqui

Tambaqui (Colossoma Macropomum), also known as Giant Pacu or Black Pacu, is a large freshwater fish native to the Amazon and Orinoco basins in tropical South America. Somewhat similar in shape to Piranhas, these large-eyed fish have tall, laterally compressed bodies that range from dark gray to almost black in color, arched backs and square-shaped teeth that look almost human. Unlike predatory Piranhas, Tambaqui use their teeth primarily for crushing plant seeds and nuts. Tambaqui can reach up to 1.1 m in length and about 40 kg in weight. The diet of Tambaqui consists of the most part of fruit, seeds, and zooplankton. However, occasionally these fish might also consume insects, shrimp, and small fish.

When it comes to float, feeder, or bottom fishing, the best way to catch Tambaqui would be to use Camu-Camu on a size #6/0 hook.