Myleus

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Myleus
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Myleus sp.
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Chordata
Class:
Actinopterygii
Order:
Characiformes
Family:
Serrasalmidae
Genus:
Myleus
Type species
Myleus setiger
J. P. Müller & Troschel, 1844

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Myleus is a genus of serrasalmids from South America, where found in the Amazon, Orinoco, São Francisco and Paraguay–Paraná basins, as well as river basin of the Guiana Shield.[1] Members of this genus are primarily herbivores, but also take some animal matter. Their strong teeth means that larger individuals can inflict severe bites on humans.

Species

There are currently 5 recognized species in this genus:[1]

References

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ota, R.P., Röpke, C.P., Zuanon, J. & Jégu, M. (2013): Serrasalmidae. In: Queiroz, L.J., Torrente-Vilara, G., Ohara, W.M., Pires, T.H.S., Zuanon, J. & Doria, C.R.C. (Eds.), Peixes do rio Madeira. Volume II, Santo Antonio Energia, São Paulo, 12–47.
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