Metynnis hypsauchen (Müller & Troschel, 1844)
Silver dollar
Metynnis hypsauchen
photo by Dubosc, J.

Family:  Serrasalmidae (Piranhas and pacus), subfamily: Serrasalminae
Max. size:  18 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 276.0 g
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6 - 7; dH range: 10
Distribution:  South America: Amazon and Paraguay River basins, north Guiana Shield rivers.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Possesses powerful dentition that can cause serious bites.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 December 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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