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  • Metynnis argenteus
  • Metynnis argenteus
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Scientific NameMetynnis argenteus    Ahl, 1924
Common NameSilver Dollar
Type LocalityRio Tapajos, near de Borin, Amazon system, Brazil.
Synonym(s)Metynnis eigenmanni
Etymology
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Size140mm or 5.5" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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DistributionSouth America
Amazon, Lower Amazon, Tapajós (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category
Least Concern
, a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2020.
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Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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ReferenceMitteilungen aus dem Zoologischen Museum in Berlin v. 11 (no. 1), pp 24
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Last UpdateThu Oct 30, 2014 10:40 am (Species record created: Sat May 18, 2013 5:56 pm)