Prochilodus magdalenae
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| Prochilodus magdalenae | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Characiformes |
| Family: | Prochilodontidae |
| Genus: | Prochilodus |
| Species: | P. magdalenae |
| Binomial name | |
| Prochilodus magdalenae Steindachner, 1879 | |
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Prochilodus magdalenae is a tropical prochilodontid freshwater fish from Colombia. It is found in the Atrato, Sinú, Cauca and Magdalena Rivers.[2] It has been measured to reach 36 cm (14 in) in standard length and 905 g (1.995 lb) in weight.[2] They have a growing role in fisheries.[3]