Metynnis lippincottianus (Cope, 1870)
photo by Busson, F.

Family:  Serrasalmidae (Piranhas and pacus), subfamily: Serrasalminae
Max. size:  16.4 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 205.4 g
Environment:  pelagic; freshwater; pH range: 5.5 - 7.5; dH range: 22
Distribution:  South America: Amazon River basin, northeastern Guiana Shield rivers.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 11 December 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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