Redhook myleus

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Myleus rubripinnis
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M. rubripinnis
Binomial name
Myleus rubripinnis

Myleus rubripinnis is a medium to large omnivorious fish of the family Characidae that is found in the Amazon River. It is peaceful and schools often, and can grow to a length of 11 inches. They are called the redhook silverdollar.