Myloplus asterias (Müller & Troschel, 1844) |
photo by
de Gasperis, F. |
Family: | Serrasalmidae (Piranhas and pacus), subfamily: Myleinae | |||
Max. size: | 25 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
Distribution: | South America: Amazon River basin, north and eastern Guiana Shield rivers (Ref. 39031). Reported from Argentina (Ref. 9086). | |||
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IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |