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Metynnis luna Cope, 1878 |
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Hippocampus-Bildarchiv |
| Family: | Serrasalmidae (Piranhas and pacus), subfamily: Serrasalminae | |||
| Max. size: | 12.9 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 102.0 g | |||
| Environment: | pelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Amazon River basin. | |||
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| Biology: | Filters on phytoplankton with long gill rakers (Ref. 34077). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 December 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||