Longfinned disk pacu
📖 Overview
Longfinned disk pacu (Myleus setiger) is a ray-finned fish of the family Serrasalmidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 27.2 cm. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Longfinned disk pacu is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Longfinned disk pacu is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: tributaries of lower and middle Amazon River, Orinoco basin, upper Orinoco River and tributaries, north and eastern Guiana Shield rivers.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myletes divaricatus | Valenciennes | 1850 | Synonym |
| Myletes doidyxodon | Valenciennes | 1850 | Synonym |
| Myletes filosus | Kner | 1860 | Synonym |
| Myleus doidyxodon | Valenciennes | 1850 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .
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