Prochilodus nigricans Spix & Agassiz, 1829 Black prochilodus |
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Holm, E. |
Family: | Prochilodontidae (Flannel-mouth characiforms) | |||
Max. size: | 45 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,200.0 g | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic, potamodromous | |||
Distribution: | South America: Amazon and Tocantins River basins (Ref. 37057). Reported from Argentina (Ref. 9086). | |||
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IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (123251) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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Entered by: Luna, Susan M. - 03.08.94 |
Modified by: Reyes, Rodolfo B. - 18.11.16 |
Checked by: Froese, Rainer - 02.12.96 |