Myleus

Myleus is a genus of serrasalmids from South America, where found in the Amazon, Orinoco and São Francisco basins, as well as the river basin of the Guiana Shield.^[1] They are found in rivers with moderately or fast-flowing water, including rapids.^[2] They are primarily herbivores, but also take some animal matter.^[2] Depending on the exact species, they reach up to 12–42 cm (0.4–1.4 ft) in standard length, and the adult males have a double-lobed anal fin and filamentous extensions on the dorsal fin.^[2] Their strong teeth means that larger individuals can inflict severe bites on humans.

Myleus
Myleus sp.
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Actinopterygii
Order:	Characiformes
Family:	Serrasalmidae
Subfamily:	Myleinae
Genus:	Myleus J. P. Müller & Troschel, 1844
Type species
Myleus setiger J. P. Müller & Troschel, 1844

Species

There are currently 6 recognized species of Myleus.^[1][3] Several others have been moved to the genus Myloplus.^[1]

• Myleus altipinnis (Valenciennes, 1850)
• Myleus knerii (Steindachner, 1881)
• Myleus latus (Jardine, 1841)
• Myleus micans (Lütken, 1875)
• Myleus pacu (Jardine, 1841)
• Myleus setiger J. P. Müller & Troschel, 1844