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Myloplus asterias (Müller & Troschel, 1844) |
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photo by
de Gasperis, F. |
| Family: | Serrasalmidae (Piranhas and pacus), subfamily: Myleinae | |||
| Max. size: | 25 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | South America: Amazon River basin, north and eastern Guiana Shield rivers (Ref. 39031). Reported from Argentina (Ref. 9086). | |||
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| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 December 2020 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||