Gallery description : silver dollar

Silver Dollar usually inhabits tropical well-vegetated rivers. It has a scales skin type. The preferred food type is omnivore. Silver Dollar (metynnis argenteus) usually grows 5cm - 14cm (2in - 5.5in). The life span is 2 - 10 years.

Facts about silver dollars
NameSilver Dollar
HabitatTropical well-vegetated rivers
OriginSouth america
ColourSilver, grey
Main PreyBloodworm, insects, plants
FamilyCharacidae
KingdomAnimalia
Life Span2 - 10 years
Conservation StatusLeast concern
OrderCharaciformes
Skin TypeScales
GenusMetynnis
Average Litter Size2,000
Scientific NameMetynnis argenteus
PhylumChordata
ClassActinopterygii
Size (L)5cm - 14cm (2in - 5.5in)
Common NameSilver dollar
Water TypeFresh
Distinctive FeaturesDisk-like body and short fins
DietOmnivore
PredatorsLarge fish, birds, reptiles
Optimum pH Level5 - 7
Image Details
Description Silver dollar. Home / Dollars / Morgan Dollars / 1896 Morgan Silver Dollar
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