Silver prochilodus
📖 Overview
Silver prochilodus (Semaprochilodus taeniurus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Prochilodontidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 27.2 cm. With a trophic level of 2, it is a herbivore or detritivore. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Commercially fished and consumed as food.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Silver prochilodus is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Silver prochilodus is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Silver prochilodus is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Silver prochilodus is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.5 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 20; potamodromous . Tropical; 23°C - 26°C South America: central portions of the Amazon basin and tributary rivers.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Silver prochilodus is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Silver prochilodus is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Silver prochilodus has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Silver Prochilodus · silver insignis |
| 🌍CES | prochilodus stuhovitý |
| 🇩🇪German | Nachtsalmler · Schwanzstreifensalmler |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | Juovahuulitetra · Pilkkuhuulitetra |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Jaraqui · Jaraqui Escama Fina · Jaraqui, Jaraqui escama fina · Jaraqui-da-escama-fina · Thin-scaled Jaraqui |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Полосатый прохилод |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 尾帶鯪脂鯉 · 條尾真唇脂鯉 · 飛鳳，亞馬遜真唇脂鯉 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curimatus taeniurus | Valenciennes | 1821 | Synonym |
| Prochilodus taeniurus | Valenciennes | 1821 | Synonym |
| Semaprochilodus taenirus | Valenciennes | 1821 | Synonym |
| Semiprochilodus taeniurus | Valenciennes | 1821 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 2 records indexed .
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