Phylum Chordata Rank Genus | ||
Similar Mylesinus, Acnodon, Tometes, Mylossoma, Myloplus |
Utiaritichthys is a genus of serrasalmid fish found in the Amazon and Orinoco basins in tropical South America. The adults are typically found in rapidly flowing water where they feed on aquatic plants in the Podostemaceae family and filamentous algae. They reach up to 32.2 cm (1.06 ft) in standard length.
Species
There are currently 3 recognized species in this genus:
References
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