Ipanema Prochilod

Prochilodus vimboides

Prochilodontid Fish from the Brazilian Coast

Tropical
Coastal
Upper river
Southern Hemisphere
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
South America
Medium
Tropical fish

Ipanema Prochilod is a freshwater fish found around South America. It inhabits freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 46.5 cm.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Characins
Family: Prochilodontidae
Genus: Prochilodus
Maximum length: 46.5 cm
Water: 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.
Conservation status: VUVulnerable

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