Prochilodus lineatus (Valenciennes, 1837)
Streaked prochilod
Prochilodus lineatus
photo by Froehlich, O./Cavallaro, M.R.

Family:  Prochilodontidae (Flannel-mouth characiforms)
Max. size:  80 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 7,200.0 g
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; depth range - 5 m, potamodromous
Distribution:  South America: Paraná-Paraguay and Paraíba do Sul River basins.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Maximum length based on examined specimen; reported to reach 74 cm TL in literature (Ref. 37057).
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 09 November 2020 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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