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Scientific Name Semaprochilodus insignis    (Jardine, 1841)
Common Names Flagtail Prochilodus
Kissing Prochilodus
Type Locality Rio Branco, Amazon system, South America.
Synonym(s) Prochilodus amazonensis, Prochilodus insignis, Prochilodus theraponura, Semaprochilodus amazonensis, Semaprochilodus theraponura, Semiprochilodus amazonensis, Semiprochilodus theraponura
Etymology Semaprochilodus: Greek, sema, -atos = flag + Greek, pro = in front of + Greek, cheilos = lip + Greek, odous = teeth 
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Size 270mm or 10.6" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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Distribution South America: central and western portions of the Amazon basin and tributary rivers.
Amazon, Middle Amazon (Solimoes) (click on these areas to find other species found there)
Amazon, Upper Amazon (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category
Least Concern
, range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2020.
pH 5.5 - 7.2
Temperature 22.0-26.0°C or 71.6-78.8°F (Show species within this range)
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Breeding Reports There is no breeding report.
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Reference The Natural history of fishes of Guiana Part I, pp 261, Pl. 30.
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Last Update 2025 Jan 19 05:13 (species record created: 2011 Oct 08 14:38)