Myloplus arnoldi Ahl, 1936
photo by IBAMA

Family:  Serrasalmidae (Piranhas and pacus), subfamily: Myleinae
Max. size:  33 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,325.0 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Amazon, Xingu and Tocantins River basins.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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