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The Mylossoma aureum is a freshwater fish of the family Serrasalmidae that grows up to 20 cm.
Description
Mylossoma aureum is a characin of the family Serrasalmidae from the Amazon and Orinoco basins in South America. The species reaches about 20 cm and has a deep, almost round, strongly compressed, silvery body with a golden sheen, related to the pacus. It is an omnivore with a strong tendency to herbivory, feeding mainly on plant matter such as fruits and seeds, supplemented with invertebrates. The species is highly fecund, fast-growing and makes reproductive migrations; spawning occurs in the flood season. It lives in schools.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Mylossoma aureum?
The Mylossoma aureum has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern. Deep, disc-shaped 'silver dollar' body; related to the pacus, with flat molar teeth for fruits and seeds.
Where does the Mylossoma aureum live?
The Mylossoma aureum lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. Amazon and Orinoco basins in South America.
How big does the Mylossoma aureum get?
The Mylossoma aureum grows to a maximum of about 20 cm. On average the species is around 13 cm.
Is the Mylossoma aureum dangerous to humans?
No, the Mylossoma aureum is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Mylossoma aureum edible?
The Mylossoma aureum is rarely eaten.
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