Metynnis argenteus (TSN 163248). Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Accessed on October 13, 2004.
"Metynnis argenteus". FishBase. Ed. Ranier Froese and Daniel Pauly. August 2004 version. N.p.: FishBase, 2004.
Metynnis argenteus - silver dollar
The silver dollar (Metynnis argenteus) is a tropical fish belonging to the Characidae family which is closely related to pirahna and pacú.
Metynnis Argenteus
Species Information
Native to South America: Area south of the lower Amazon. In weedy side arms of the river; popular aquarium fish in the USA.
Metynnis argenteus is the most commonly seen species for sale, and can sometimes be distinguished from other species by small dots on their sides. Males have a longer anal fin, tinged in red on the front.
Silver Dollar - Metynnis argenteus
Species name: Metynnis argenteus
Synonym: Metynnis lippincottianus, Metynnis eigenmanni ...
Geographic Distribution
Metynnis argenteus
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Scientific Classification ...
Metynnis argenteus is very similar to this species, and there are many other species often referred to under the general banner of "Silver Dollar".
Anabantids
Catfish ...
Silver Dollar (Metynnis argenteus): Quite a popular fish. Peaceful, and is a schooler. Although you can only see the fins with a few spots, this fish can get quite a few "pimples" on their body. Small, black spots so dont worry straight away!!! ...
Metynnis argenteus
SYN : Metynnisanisurus, M. dungerni, M. eigenmanni, M. heinrothi, Myletes argenteus
PD : A tall, laterally compressed fish that is shaped like a disk or plate. It has small eyes and a back.
Metynnis argenteus - Silver dollar money
Metynnis fasciatus - Striped silver dollar money
Metynnis guaporensis
Metynnis hypsauchen - Schreitmüller's silver dollar, Striped silver dollar
Metynnis lippincottianus - Spotted silver dollar ...
Scientific Name: Metynnis argenteus
Family: Serrasalmidae
Size: 5 to 8 inches
Temperature: 75 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit
Alkalinity: Undemanding
Origin: South America ...
Spawning information on Metynnis argenteus is mixed, but the species is said to lay its eggs in and around floating plants. Males have a longer anal fin than females.
Silver Dollar ...
Note: There are actually several characin species sold by the common name "Silver Dollar" in the hobby. Just to name a couple others: Metynnis argenteus and Mylossoma aureum.
Contributed by Marcos Avila ...
hypsauchen with plenty of vegetable-based food like spirulina flakes, blanched and cooled lettuce, even shelled peas. There are actually several characin species sold as "Silver Dollars," including Metynnis argenteus and Mylossoma aureum.
 See also: Silver Dollar, Fish, Silver, Species, Water
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