Spotted metynnis
📖 Overview
This fish feeds on fruits and plants, and in extreme conditions or in captivity, may go for fish, crustaceans or maybe meat, but still are not considered dangerous.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Spotted metynnis is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spotted metynnis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Spotted metynnis is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Lays about 150 non-sticky eggs.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; pelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 7.2; dH range: ? - 10. Tropical; 20°C - 28°C South America: Amazon and Paraguay River basins.
🌿 Ecology
fruits and plants, and in extreme conditions or in captivity, may go for fish, crustaceans or maybe
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Spotted Metynnis · Spotted Silver Dollar |
| 🌍CES | metynis skvrnitý |
| 🇩🇪German | Gefleckter Scheibensalmler |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | Pilkkulevytetra |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Pacu · Pacu-peva |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Пятнистая рыба-доллар · Пятнистый метиннис |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myletes maculatus | Kner | 1858 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 1 records indexed .
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