Myleus

Myleus is a genus of serrasalmids from South America, where found in the Amazon, Orinoco and São Francisco basins, as well as the river basin of the Guiana Shield. They are found in rivers with moderately or fast-flowing water, including rapids. They are primarily herbivores, but also take some animal matter. Depending on the exact species, they reach up to in standard length, and the adult males have a double-lobed anal fin and filamentous extensions on the dorsal fin. Their strong teeth means that larger individuals can inflict severe bites on humans.

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KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassTeleostei
OrderCharaciformes
FamilySerrasalmidae

Habitatfreshwater

Observations recorded1,754

Myleus (von griechisch mylax, mylakos = Mühlstein) ist eine Gattung großer, scheibenförmiger Salmler aus Südamerika. Sie kommen im tropischen Südamerika, östlich der Anden von den Guyanas über das Amazonasgebiet bis zum Río de la Plata vor. Die Süßwasserfische ernähren sich hauptsächlich pflanzlich, einige Arten auch von Früchten.

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taxon name: Myleus
Commons category: Myleus
taxon common name: Pacu

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==Species== There are currently 6 recognized species of Myleus: Myleus altipinnis (Valenciennes, 1850) Myleus knerii (Steindachner, 1881) Myleus micans (Lütken, 1875) Myleus pachyodus Andrade, Jégu, Buckup & Netto-Ferreira, 2018 Myleus planquettei (Jégu, Keith & Le Bail, 2003) Myleus setiger J. P. Müller & Troschel, 1844