Catoprion mento (Cuvier, 1819)

Wimple piranha

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Characiformes \| Characidae \| Serrasalminae
Synonyms	Serrasalmus mento, Mylesinus macropterus, ... more
Common names	Palometa caribe, Viiripiraija, 下锯脂鲤, ... more

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Main reference

Jégu, M. 2003. (Ref. 39031)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 15.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 39031)

Environment

Pelagic; freshwater; pH range: ? - 5.4

Climate / Range

Tropical; 23°C - 26°C (Ref. 2060)

South America: Amazon, Orinoco, Essequibo, and upper Paraguay River basins.
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Possesses powerful dentition and can inflict serious bites. Has been observed to feed on scales of other fish (Ref. 598).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Traumatogenic (Ref. 598)

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Entered by Luna, Susan M.

Modified by Torres, Armi G.

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