Brazilian bocachico (Prochilodus brevis) fish species and information / pictures of Brazilian bocachico - Prochilodus brevis

Brazilian bocachico (Prochilodus brevis) fish species information

Scientific Name
Prochilodus brevis

Common Name
Brazilian bocachico

Biology
Unknown

Classification

Classified By
Steindachner, 1875
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Characins (Characiformes)
Family
Flannel-mouth characiforms (Prochilodontidae)

Distribution

Region
South America
Distribution
South America: small to mid-sized coastal rivers of northeastern Brazil.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Subtropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Trophic Level
2.1 s.e. 0.00 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
27.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5001 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Fisheries: commercial; aquaculture: commercial
Vulnerability
Low to moderate vulnerability (31 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (tm=2-3; tmax=5)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated