The Silver flannelmouth (Prochilodus argenteus) is a freshwater fish of the family Prochilodontidae that grows up to 59 cm.
Description
The Silver flannelmouth is a flannelmouth characin (Prochilodontidae) from fresh water of the Sao Francisco basin in Brazil. The species grows to about 59 cm and has an elongate, silvery body with a round, fleshy, protrusible sucker mouth full of fine teeth. As a schooling, migratory bottom fish it sifts detritus, algae and bottom mud over sand and mud bottoms of rivers. It is an important food fish. The fish is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Silver flannelmouth?
The Silver flannelmouth has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly silver-grey.
Where does the Silver flannelmouth live?
The Silver flannelmouth lives in fresh water and is mostly found around mixed bottom.
How big does the Silver flannelmouth get?
The Silver flannelmouth grows to a maximum of about 59 cm.
Is the Silver flannelmouth dangerous to humans?
No, the Silver flannelmouth is harmless to humans.
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Same genus Prochilodus
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