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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Subtropical

Prochilodus Vimboides

Prochilodus vimboides Kner, 1859
Max Length
46.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.1
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Prochilodus Vimboides (Prochilodus vimboides), first described by Kner, 1859 is a large fish in the family Prochilodontidae (order Characiformes). Adults typically reach 46.50 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds primarily on plankton, plant material, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Vulnerable.

Scientific Name
Prochilodus vimboides
Authority
Kner, 1859
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
46.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
39.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Prochilodus Vimboides is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Prochilodus Vimboides is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

algae
aquatic plants
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical South America: Coastal rivers of Brazil from Jequitinhonha River northwards to Paraíba River, eastern portions of upper Paraná River and São Francisco River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
2.1±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02344 × L2.89 (TL)
Max TL
46.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
39.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.1
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Kner, 1859

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