Myloplus schomburgkii
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Taxonomic Hierarchy
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned Fishes)
Characiformes (Characins)
Serrasalmidae (Piranhas and Pacus)
Myloplus
Myloplus schomburgkii
Description
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Characters
Body shape: short and / or deep.
Distribution
South America: middle and lower Amazon River basin, Nanay River, upper Orinoco River basin, Suriname (?).
Habitat Associations
Freshwater. benthopelagic.
Biology
Has powerful dentition that can cause serious bites. Oviparous (Ref. 205).
Max length: 42.0 cm SL.
Reproductive mode: dioecism; fertilization: external; nonguarders (open water/substratum egg scatterers); parental care: none. Oviparous (Ref. 205).
IUCN Red List Status: N.E. (N.E.). Resilience: High (Preliminary K or Fecundity.).
Commercial or Environmental Importance
Fisheries: minor commercial; gamefish; aquarium: commercial.
References
Breder, C.M. and D.E. Rosen (1966) Modes of reproduction in fishes. T.F.H. Publications, Neptune City, New Jersey. 941 p.
Jégu, M. (2003) Serrasalminae (Pacus and piranhas). p. 182-196. In R.E. Reis, S.O. Kullander and C.J. Ferraris, Jr. (eds.) Checklist of the Freshwater Fishes of South and Central America. Porto Alegre: EDIPUCRS, Brasil.
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