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Myloplus schomburgkii (Jardine, 1841) Disk tetra |
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photo by
Muséum-Aquarium de Nancy/B. Alenda |
| Family: | Serrasalmidae (Piranhas and pacus), subfamily: Myleinae | |||
| Max. size: | 42 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5 - 7; dH range: 10 | |||
| Distribution: | South America: middle and lower Amazon River basin, Nanay River, upper Orinoco River basin, Suriname (?). | |||
| Diagnosis: | ||||
| Biology: | Has powerful dentition that can cause serious bites. Oviparous (Ref. 205). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | traumatogenic | |||