Myleus
Myleus is a genus of serrasalmids from South America, where found in the Amazon, Orinoco and São Francisco basins, as well as river basin of the Guiana Shield.[1] They are found in rivers with moderately or fast-flowing water, including rapids.[2] They are primarily herbivores, but also take some animal matter.[2] Depending on the exact species, they reach up to 12–42 cm (0.4–1.4 ft) in standard length, and the adult males have a double-lobed anal fin and filamentous extensions on the dorsal fin.[2] Their strong teeth means that larger individuals can inflict severe bites on humans.
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| Genus: | Myleus J. P. Müller & Troschel, 1844 |
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| Myleus setiger J. P. Müller & Troschel, 1844 | |
Species
There are currently 5 recognized species of Myleus.[1][3] Several others have been moved to the genus Myloplus.[1]
- Myleus altipinnis (Valenciennes, 1850)
- Myleus knerii (Steindachner, 1881)
- Myleus micans (Lütken, 1875)
- Myleus pacu (Jardine, 1841)
- Myleus setiger J. P. Müller & Troschel, 1844
References
- Ota, R.P., Röpke, C.P., Zuanon, J. & Jégu, M. (2013): Serrasalmidae. In: Queiroz, L.J., Torrente-Vilara, G., Ohara, W.M., Pires, T.H.S., Zuanon, J. & Doria, C.R.C. (Eds.), Peixes do rio Madeira. Volume II, Santo Antonio Energia, São Paulo, 12–47.
- van der Sleen, P.; J.S. Albert, eds. (2017). Field Guide to the Fishes of the Amazon, Orinoco, and Guianas. Princeton University Press. p. 185. ISBN 978-0691170749.
- Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2017). Species of Myleus in FishBase. October 2017 version.
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