Prochilodus vimboides Kner, 1859
photo by Guilherme Souza, Projeto Piabanha

Family:  Prochilodontidae (Flannel-mouth characiforms)
Max. size:  46.5 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Coastal rivers of Brazil from Jequitinhonha River northwards to Paraíba River, eastern portions of upper Paraná River and São Francisco River basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 07 November 2018 (A2ce) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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