Paramyloplus ternetzi

Paramyloplus ternetzi, the pakusi, is a medium to large omnivorous fish of the family Serrasalmidae from South America, where it is found in the east and the northeastern Guiana Shield rivers. It can grow to a length of .

Etymology

The fish is named in honor of ichthyologist and naturalist Carl Ternetz (1870–1928), who made extensive collections of fish in French Guiana for the British Museum.

References

• Jégu, M., 2003. Serrasalminae (Pacus and piranhas). p. 182-196. In R.E. Reis, S.O. Kullander and C.J. Ferraris Jr. (eds.) Checklist of the Freshwater Fishes of South and Central America. Porto Alegre: EDIPUCRS, Brasil.