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Scientific NameMyloplus rubripinnis    (Müller & Troschel, 1844)
Common NamesRedhook Myleus
Haken-Scheibsalmler (Germany), Redhook Metynnis
Type LocalityGuyana.
Synonym(s)Aphyocharax rubripinnis, Myletes luna, Myletes rubripinnis, Myleus rubripinnis, Myleus rubripinnis luna, Myleus rubripinnis rubripinnis, Myloplus rubripinnis
Etymology
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Size390mm or 15.4" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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DistributionSouth America
Amazon (click on these areas to find other species found there)
Orinoco (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category
Least Concern
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Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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ReferenceArchiv für Naturgeschichte v. 10 (pt 1), pp 97
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Last UpdateThu Oct 30, 2014 10:40 am (Species record created: Sat May 18, 2013 5:56 pm)