Fishing for Red-banded prochilodus

Prochilodus rubrotaeniatus

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

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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