Prochilodus magdalenae Steindachner, 1879
Prochilodus magdalenae
photo by Olaya-Nieto, C.W.

Family:  Prochilodontidae (Flannel-mouth characiforms)
Max. size:  51 cm SL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 905.0 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Atrato, SinĂº, and Cauca-Magdalena River basins in Colombia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Maximum length based on examined specimen; reported to reach 50 cm SL in literature (Ref. 12403, 37057).
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 21 May 2022 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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