1Department of Zoology, Dr. B.A.M. University, Aurangabad
B.P. Arts, S.M.A. Science and K.K.C. Commerce College, Chalisgaon, Dist. Jalgaon
*Email: durgeshphulwade@gmail.com
Online published on 26 March, 2024.
The jaws and teeth of Piaractus brachypomus were in compress form with a terminal mouth. The snout was blunt in large individuals. The upper dentition consisted of a double row of molariform teeth in the upper jaw, plus two rows on the roof of the mouth. The lower jaw carried a single row of similar teeth plus an inner pair of conical teeth at the front of the mouth.
Piaractus brachypomus, Mouth, Dentation, Teeth, Upper jaw, Lower jaw
