Metynnis fasciatus Ahl, 1931
Metynnis fasciatus
photo by Hippocampus-Bildarchiv

Family:  Serrasalmidae (Piranhas and pacus), subfamily: Serrasalminae
Max. size:  5.8 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Capiuru River basin in middle Amazon River drainage.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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