Metynnis

The genus name Metynnis can be broken down into two Greek words. Meta means ‘with’ and ynnis means ‘ploughshare’. Probably a reference to serrated shaped abdomen.

Metynnis species

The genus Metynnis currently has about 14 species. Below you will find the list of species that we have not yet added to the database. Below that, with photo, the species that have already been included.

Metynnis altidorsalis
Metynnis cuiaba
Metynnis guaporensis
Metynnis lippincottianus
Metynnis longipinnis
Metynnis luna
Metynnis maculatus
Metynnis mola
Metynnis orinocensis
Metynnis otuquensis
Metynnis polystictus