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Metynnis argenteus Ahl, 1923 |
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IBAMA |
| Family: | Serrasalmidae (Piranhas and pacus), subfamily: Serrasalminae | |||
| Max. size: | 13.96 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 153.0 g | |||
| Environment: | pelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5 - 7; dH range: 15 | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Tapajós River basin in Brazil. | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | In weedy side arms of the river; popular aquarium fish in the USA according to Ref. 1672, but might be a misidentification of M. hypsauchen. Needs better reference. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 20 October 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||