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Prochilodontidae (Flannel-mouth characiforms)
Etymology: Prochilodus: Greek, pro = first, in front of + Greek, cheilos = lip (Ref. 45335).
Eponymy: This is a toponym referring to the Río Magdalena, western Colombia, where these species are found. (Ref. 128868), visit book page.
More on author: Steindachner.
Issue
Species definition, synonymy, and distribution based on personal observation and examination of types.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
South America: Atrato, Sinú, and Cauca-Magdalena River basins in Colombia.
Length at first maturity / Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm 24.5 range ? - ? cm
Max length : 51.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 106806); max. published weight: 905.00 g (Ref. 96624)
Maximum length based on examined specimen; reported to reach 50 cm SL in literature (Ref. 12403, 37057).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Géry, J., 1977. Characoids of the world. Neptune City ; Reigate : T.F.H. [etc.]; 672 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 23 cm. (Ref. 598)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435: Version 2025-2)
Threat to humans
Harmless
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