Freshwater
Streaked prochilod
Prochilodus lineatus
Prochilodontidae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 80 cm
- Body shape
- Streamlined
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 10,720 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
NativeIntroduced
Lives wild in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Introduced to China and Vietnam.
Videos
Exploring the Crystal-Clear Waters of Rio Cristalino | Incredible Fish of Brazil.
CHRIS LUKHAUPOct 4, 2026
More about the species
Description
Maximum length based on examined specimen; reported to reach 74 cm TL in literature.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Paca lineatus
- Prochilodus platensis
- Prochilodus scrofa
- Prochilodus scrofu
- Salmo novemradiatus
In other languages
- Curimbata, Grumatá, Sabalo, Tarpon prochilodus
Articles
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Ich (white spot)4 min read
The most common disease in aquarium fish. How to recognize it, why it shows up, and how to get rid of it.