Magdalena River prochilodus

Prochilodus magdalenae

Prochilodontid Fish of Colombian Waters

Tropical
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
South America
Large
Tropical fish

Prochilodus magdalenae is a tropical prochilodontid freshwater fish from Colombia. It is found in the Atrato, Sinú, Cauca and Magdalena Rivers. It has been measured to reach 36 cm (14 in) in standard length and 905 g (1.995 lb) in weight.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Characins
Family: Prochilodontidae
Genus: Prochilodus
Maximum length: 51 cm
Water: Freshwater
Distribution: South America: Atrato, Sinú, and Cauca-Magdalena River basins in Colombia.
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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