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Characiformes (Characins) >
Prochilodontidae (Flannel-mouth characiforms)
Etymology: Prochilodus: Greek, pro = first, in front of + Greek, cheilos = lip (Ref. 45335).
Eponymy: This is a toponym referring to the Río Magdalena, western Colombia, where these species are found. (Ref. 128868), visit book page.
More on author: Steindachner.
Issue
Species definition, synonymy, and distribution based on personal observation and examination of types.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecologie
; zoet water benthopelagisch. Tropical
South America: Atrato, Sinú, and Cauca-Magdalena River basins in Colombia.
Lengte bij maturiteit / Grootte / Gewicht / Leeftijd
Maturity: Lm 24.5  range ? - ? cm
Max length : 51.0 cm SL mannelijk / geslacht onbekend; (Ref. 106806); max. gepubliceerd gewicht: 905.00 g (Ref. 96624)
Maximum length based on examined specimen; reported to reach 50 cm SL in literature (Ref. 12403, 37057).
Levenscyclus en paargedrag
Maturiteit | Voortplanting | Paaien | Eieren | Fecunditeit | Larven
Géry, J., 1977. Characoids of the world. Neptune City ; Reigate : T.F.H. [etc.]; 672 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 23 cm. (Ref. 598)
Status op de Rode Lijst van het IUCN (Ref. 130435: Version 2024-2)
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Harmless
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Estimates based on models
Fylogenetische diversiteitsindex (Ref.
82804): PD
50 = 0.5001 [Uniqueness, from 0.5 = low to 2.0 = high].
Bayesian length-weight: a=0.01862 (0.01228 - 0.02824), b=2.96 (2.84 - 3.08), in cm total length, based on LWR estimates for this species & Genus-body shape (Ref.
93245).
Trofisch niveau (Ref.
69278): 2.0 ±0.1 se; based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Weerstandsvermogen (Ref.
120179): Gemiddeld, minimale populatieverdubbelingstijd 1,4-4,4 jaar (K=0.28-0.38).
Fishing Vulnerability (Ref.
59153): Moderate vulnerability (45 of 100).
Nutrients (Ref.
124155): Calcium = 34.2 [14.6, 188.3] mg/100g; Iron = 2.75 [0.70, 6.45] mg/100g; Protein = 18.2 [15.8, 20.6] %; Omega3 = 0.473 [0.176, 1.249] g/100g; Selenium = 82 [37, 176] μg/100g; VitaminA = 48 [19, 107] μg/100g; Zinc = 1.99 [1.41, 2.75] mg/100g (wet weight); based on
nutrient studies.