Freshwater Barracuda - Acestrorhynchus falcirostris
Species name: Acestrorhynchus falcirostris
Synonym: Acestrorhynchus falcirostris ...
The Freshwater Barracuda is a fierce predator not usually kept in the home aquarium
by Brenden Starp
The Freshwater Barracuda, or Hujeta, is an elongated gar-like characin that lives throughout the Amazon and its tributaries.
Breeding/Reproduction: This species of freshwater Barracuda has not yet been bred in captivity.See the general description of how to breed Characins in Breeding Freshwater Fish.
Availability: The Red Tail Barracuda is commonly available.
Freshwater Barracuda, Spotted Cachorro [Pictures]
Acestrorhynchus falcatus
SYN: Hydrogon falcatus, Xiphoramphus falcatus, Xiphorhynchus falcatus
PD: A somewhat elongated fish that has a large mouth and eyes. Its body is silver in color.
I have him in a tank with many different species, like the pink convict, freshwater barracuda, green terrors, etc. He loves to eat krill, bloodworms, pellets and hot dogs. They're a rare fish to come by and very aggressive.
The most distinguishing characteristic of this fish is the large, sharp teeth that are easily seen. Often referred to as the Freshwater Barracuda or Spotted Cachorro, this fish is a Characin related to both tetras and the piranha.
 See also: Water, Fish, Cachorro, Spotted, Spotted Cachorro
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