Biology:Prochilodus magdalenae

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Prochilodus magdalenae
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Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Characiformes
Family: Prochilodontidae
Genus: Prochilodus
Species:
P. magdalenae
Binomial name
Prochilodus magdalenae
Synonyms[1]
  • Prochilodus asper magdalenae
    Steindachner, 1879
  • Prochilodus beani
    Eigenmann, 1907
  • Prochilodus eigenmanni
    Ahl, 1937
  • Prochilodus reticulatus magdalenae
    Steindachner, 1879
  • Prochilodus steindachneri
    Eigenmann, 1922

Prochilodus magdalenae is a tropical prochilodontid freshwater fish from Colombia. It is found in the Atrato, Sinú, Cauca and Magdalena Rivers.[1] It has been measured to reach 36 cm (14 in) in standard length and 905 g (1.995 lb) in weight.[1] They have a growing role in fisheries.[2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2010). "Prochilodus magdalenae" in FishBase. January 2010 version.
  2. J. Polanía (2001). Coastal marine ecosystems of Latin America. Ecological Studies. 144. Berlin: Springer. p. 43. ISBN 3-540-67228-1. 

Wikidata ☰ Q3753710 entry