Mylesinus paucisquamatus Jégu & Santos, 1988

Family:  Serrasalmidae (Piranhas and pacus), subfamily: Myleinae
Max. size:  33.3 cm SL (male/unsexed); 30.5 cm SL (female); max.weight: 1,881.9 g; max.weight: 1,447.5 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Tocantins River basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 May 2022 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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