Myleus knerii (Steindachner, 1881)

Family:  Serrasalmidae (Piranhas and pacus), subfamily: Myleinae
Max. size:  12.1 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Maroni River basin in French Guiana.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 10 January 2021 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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