Myloplus torquatus (Kner, 1858)
photo by Castro-Lima, F.

Family:  Serrasalmidae (Piranhas and pacus), subfamily: Myleinae
Max. size:  29.4 cm SL (male/unsexed); 27.9 cm SL (female); max.weight: 1,324.6 g; max.weight: 1,124.5 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Amazon, Negro and Orinoco River basins.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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