The red-banded prochilodus is a freshwater fish native to South America’s river systems. It has a streamlined, silver body marked with vivid red or orange bands on its fins and tail. Typically reaching 10–12 inches in length and weighing up to about 2 pounds, it forms large migratory schools and exhibits active, robust swimming behavior in flowing waters. This summary was AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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