Myloplus asterias (Müller & Troschel, 1844)
Myloplus asterias
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).
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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