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Prochilodontidae (Flannel-mouth characiforms)
Etymology: Semaprochilodus: Greek, sema, -atos = flag + Greek, pro = in front of + Greek, cheilos = lip + Greek, odous = teeth (Ref. 45335).
Environment / Climate / Range
Ecology
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.5 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 20; potamodromous (Ref. 51243). Tropical; 23°C - 26°C (Ref. 2059), preferred ?
South America: central portions of the Amazon basin and tributary rivers.
Size / Weight / Age
Maturity: Lm ? range ? - ? cm
Max length : 27.2 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 111115); max. published weight: 605.50 g (Ref. 111115)
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturity | Reproduction | Spawning | Eggs | Fecundity | Larvae
Castro, R.M.C. and R.P. Vari, 2003. Prochilodontidae (Fannel mouth characiforms). p. 65-70. In R.E. Reis, S.O. Kullander and C.J. Ferraris, Jr. (eds.) Checklist of the Freshwater Fishes of South and Central America. Porto Alegre: EDIPUCRS, Brasil. (Ref. 37057)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 115185)
CITES (Ref. 94142)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Human uses
Fisheries: commercial; aquarium: commercial
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