Myloplus lobatus
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| Myloplus lobatus | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Characiformes |
| Family: | Serrasalmidae |
| Genus: | Myloplus |
| Species: | M. lobatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Myloplus lobatus (Valenciennes 1850) | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
Myloplus lobatus is a medium to large omnivorous fish of the family Serrasalmidae from South America, where it is found in the Amazon and Orinoco River basins. It can grow to a length of 24 cm (9.4 in).[3]