Myloplus rubripinnis
Myloplus rubripinnis (Müller & Troschel, 1844)
Redhook myleus
Myloplus rubripinnis
photo by Irtz, P.


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Family:  Serrasalmidae (Piranhas and pacus), subfamily: Myleinae
Max. size:  41.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 2,500.0 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5 - 7; dH range: 15
Distribution:  South America: Amazon and Orinoco River basins; north and eastern Guiana Shield rivers.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Gregarious and non-aggressive (Ref. 27188). Individuals prefer calm zones of main rivers where the vegetation hangs over the river banks. Migratory behaviour is undetermined (Ref. 126106). Adults feed on the leaves of river plants (Ref. 12225). They possess powerful dentition that can cause serious bites. Reproduction has not yet been carried out in captivity (Ref. 27188).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 21 December 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  traumatogenic


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