Prochilodus magdalenae

Prochilodus magdalenae
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Actinopterygii
Order:	Characiformes
Family:	Prochilodontidae
Genus:	Prochilodus
Species:	P. magdalenae
Binomial name
	Prochilodus magdalenae; Steindachner, 1879
Synonyms
	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]

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