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Mylossoma acanthogaster (Valenciennes, 1850) |
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photo by
Galvis, G./Mojica, J.I./Camargo, M. |
| Family: | Serrasalmidae (Piranhas and pacus), subfamily: Colossomatinae | |||
| Max. size: | 28.5 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Venezuela (restricted to the Lago Maracaibo basin). | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 15 January 2021 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||