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Genus Family: Serrasalmidae 🍽️ 1 Edible ⚠️ 1 Venomous

Myleus

Species
6
Max Length
38 cm
Max Weight
2.0 kg
Max Lifespan
-
Avg Trophic
2.00
Threatened
-

🔬 Taxonomic Classification

Class
Teleostei
Order
Characiformes
Family
Serrasalmidae
Genus
Myleus

🌍 Habitat Distribution

💧 Freshwater
6

🛡️ Conservation Status

LC
NT
DD
Least Concern 2
Near Threatened 1
Data Deficient 2

🌐 Geographic Distribution

Guyana
1 spp.
Venezuela
1 spp.
Colombia
1 spp.
Suriname
1 spp.
Brazil
1 spp.