Myleus altipinnis (Valenciennes, 1850)

Family:  Serrasalmidae (Piranhas and pacus), subfamily: Myleinae
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: São Francisco River basin in Brazil.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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