Metynnis luna Cope, 1878 |
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Hippocampus-Bildarchiv |
Family: | Serrasalmidae () | |||
Max. size: | 12.9 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 102.0 g | |||
Environment: | pelagic | |||
Distribution: | South America: Amazon River basin. | |||
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Biology: | Filters on phytoplankton with long gill rakers (Ref. 34077). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (Ref. 96402) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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Entered by: Torres, Armi G. - 02.02.99 |
Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 05.10.16 |
Checked by: Froese, Rainer - 17.05.00 |