Prochilodus brevis
Prochilodus brevis Steindachner, 1875
Brazilian bocachico
Prochilodus brevis
photo by Ramos, T.P.A.


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Family:  Prochilodontidae (Flannel-mouth characiforms)
Max. size:  32.8 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 540.0 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: small to mid-sized coastal rivers of northeastern Brazil.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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