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Genus Family: Prochilodontidae 🍽️ 4 Edible

Prochilodus

Species
13
Max Length
80 cm
Max Weight
7.2 kg
Max Lifespan
-
Avg Trophic
2.12
Threatened
-

🔬 Taxonomic Classification

Class
Teleostei
Order
Characiformes
Family
Prochilodontidae
Genus
Prochilodus

🌍 Habitat Distribution

💧 Freshwater
13

🛡️ Conservation Status

LC
VU
DD
Least Concern 8
Vulnerable 2
Data Deficient 1

🌐 Geographic Distribution

Brazil
5 spp.
Colombia
5 spp.
Venezuela
3 spp.
Bolivia
2 spp.
Peru
2 spp.
Argentina
1 spp.
Paraguay
1 spp.
Ecuador
1 spp.
Vietnam
1 spp.
Suriname
1 spp.
Albania
1 spp.
Guyana
1 spp.
GF
1 spp.
China
1 spp.
Uruguay
1 spp.