Mylossoma acanthogaster
Mylossoma acanthogaster (Valenciennes, 1850)
Mylossoma acanthogaster
photo by Galvis, G./Mojica, J.I./Camargo, M.


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Family:  Serrasalmidae (Piranhas and pacus), subfamily: Colossomatinae
Max. size:  28.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Venezuela (restricted to the Lago Maracaibo basin).
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 15 January 2021 (B1ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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