Metynnis lippincottianus

Metynnis lippincottianus

Spotted silver dollar

Kingdom
Phylum
Family
Genus
SPECIES
Metynnis lippincottianus
Weight
205
7
goz
g oz 
Length
16
6
cminch
cm inch 

Metynnis lippincottianus, commonly known as the spotted silver dollar, is a species of serrasalmid native to the Brazilian Amazon and multiple rivers of French Guiana. An average M. lippincottianus can grow to a length of 13 cm.

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The fish is named in honor of Cope’s friend, James S. Lippincott (1819-1885), who made contributions to Meteorology, Agriculture and other studies.

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References

1. Metynnis lippincottianus Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metynnis_lippincottianus

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