Prochilodus magdalenae

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]

Prochilodus magdalenae
Conservation status
Data Deficient  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
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[2]
Prochilodus asper magdalenae Steindachner, 1879 Prochilodus beani Eigenmann, 1907 Prochilodus eigenmanni Ahl, 1937 Prochilodus reticulatus magdalenae Steindachner, 1879 Prochilodus steindachneri Eigenmann, 1922