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Metynnis hypsauchen (Müller & Troschel, 1844) Silver dollar |
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photo by
Dubosc, J. |
| Family: | Serrasalmidae (Piranhas and pacus), subfamily: Serrasalminae | |||
| Max. size: | 18 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 276.0 g | |||
| Environment: | pelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7; dH range: 10 | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Amazon and Paraguay River basins, north Guiana Shield rivers. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Possesses powerful dentition that can cause serious bites. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 December 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||