Myleus

Myleus

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

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]

Myleus altipinnis (Valenciennes, 1850)
Myleus knerii (Steindachner, 1881)
Myleus micans (Lütken, 1875)
Myleus pacu (Jardine, 1841)
Myleus setiger J. P. Müller & Troschel, 1844

References

1 2 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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