Myleus is a genus of serrasalmids from South America, where found in the Amazon, Orinoco and São Francisco basins, as well as river basin of the Guiana Shield. They are found in rivers with moderately or fast-flowing water, including rapids. They are primarily herbivores, but also take some animal matter. Depending on the exact species, they reach up to in standard length, and the adult males have a double-lobed anal fin and filamentous extensions on the dorsal fin. Their strong teeth means that larger individuals can inflict severe bites on humans. Species There are currently 5 recognized species of Myleus. Several others have been moved to the genus Myloplus. Myleus altipinnis (Valenciennes, 1850) Myleus knerii (Steindachner, 1881) Myleus micans (Lütken, 1875) Myleus pacu (Jardine, 1841) Myleus setiger J. P. Müller & Troschel, 1844 References Serrasalmidae Taxa named by Johannes Peter Müller Taxa named by Franz Hermann Troschel Fish of South America