Fin's Fish Guide
The Silver Dollar fish (Mylossoma duriventre) is a freshwater fish of the family Serrasalmidae that grows up to 25 cm.
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. Deep, rounded teardrop-shaped silver body; herbivorous pacu relative, dependent on flooded forest.
Where does the Silver Dollar fish live?
The Silver Dollar fish lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom. South America; Parana-Paraguay and La Plata basins.
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. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Silver Dollar fish edible?
Yes, the Silver Dollar fish is commonly eaten.
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Same genus Mylossoma
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