Prochilodus lacustris Steindachner, 1907
Prochilodus lacustris
photo by Ramos, T.P.A.

Family:  Prochilodontidae (Flannel-mouth characiforms)
Max. size:  34.1 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,052.2 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: ParnaĆ­ba and Mearim River basins in Brazil.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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