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Silver Dollar fish (Mylossoma duriventre) — Serrasalmidae

Silver Dollar fish

Mylossoma duriventre
Family: Serrasalmidae
LC · Least Concern

The Silver Dollar fish (Mylossoma duriventre) is a freshwater fish of the family Serrasalmidae that grows up to 25 cm.

Length
25 cm
Water
Freshwater
Diet
Herbivore
Behaviour
Large groups
Body shape
Flat / disc-shaped
Substrate
Mixed bottom
Danger
Harmless
Edibility
Commonly eaten

Description

The silver mylossoma is a serrasalmid (Serrasalmidae) from South America, related to the pacus and piranhas but plant-eating. The species has a deep, teardrop-shaped, strongly laterally compressed, silvery body. It lives in schools in rivers and on floodplains and is highly dependent on the flooded forest. It feeds mainly on fruit, seeds, leaves and other plant matter. It is an important food fish. The species is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Silver Dollar fish?

The Silver Dollar fish has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly silver-grey and shows a plain pattern.

Where does the Silver Dollar fish live?

The Silver Dollar fish lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.

How big does the Silver Dollar fish get?

The Silver Dollar fish grows to a maximum of about 25 cm.

Is the Silver Dollar fish dangerous to humans?

No, the Silver Dollar fish is harmless to humans.

Is the Silver Dollar fish edible?

Yes, the Silver Dollar fish is commonly eaten.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Zilveren pacu sourced
English name
Silver Dollar fish verified
Scientific name
Mylossoma duriventre
Family
Serrasalmidae

Appearance

Size class
Medium verified
Max length (cm)
25.0 verified
Body shape
Flat / disc-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Silver / grey inferred
Pattern
Plain inferred
Tail shape
Forked inferred
Mouth position
Terminal inferred
Lips
Thick / fleshy inferred
Barbels
No sourced
Dorsal fins
One continuous inferred
Dorsal spines
Yes sourced

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Freshwater sourced
Substrate
Mixed bottom sourced
Origin
Native sourced

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Herbivore sourced
Social behaviour
Large groups inferred
Territorial
No inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes sourced
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred

For anglers

Edibility
Commonly eaten sourced
Fishing method
Bodemvissen met natuurlijk aas (worm, garnaal of vis) op of vlak boven de bodem. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless sourced

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Mylossoma

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