Species guide
How to catch Amazon pellona
Pellona castelnaeana
freshwaterbrackishgame fishPristigasteridae
The Amazon pellona is a freshwater and brackish water fish found in South American rivers. It is a predatory species that hunts aquatic invertebrates, insects, shrimp, and smaller fish. Known as a game fish, it can grow up to 80 cm in length and weigh up to 7.1 kg.
Where they live
Found in South American rivers, mainly freshwater but tolerates some brackish water near the Amazon River mouth. Does not typically enter the open sea.
Typical size
Up to about 80 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- insects
- shrimps
- aquatic invertebrates
Best baits
- small fish baits
- shrimp baits
- insect imitations
Best lures
- spoons
- spinnerbaits
- soft plastic lures
How to fish for them
- casting
- trolling
- live bait fishing
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