VU

Prochilodus vimboides

Declining

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Prochilodus vimboides faces severe population declines primarily due to dam construction across its river systems, which fragments populations and disrupts essential spawning migrations. Overfishing pressure has intensified as this commercially valuable species becomes increasingly scarce, while water pollution from agricultural runoff and mining activities degrades the clear, fast-flowing waters it requires for reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This migratory fish inhabits the clear, fast-flowing rivers and tributaries of the Orinoco and Amazon basin systems in South America. It requires access to both main river channels for feeding and smaller tributary streams with rocky or sandy substrates for spawning.

FRESHWATER· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Prochilodus vimboides classified as Vulnerable?
Prochilodus vimboides is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Prochilodus vimboides faces severe population declines primarily due to dam construction across its river systems, which fragments populations and disrupts essential spawning migrations. Overfishing pressure has intensified as this commercially valuable species becomes increasingly scarce, while water pollution from agricultural runoff and mining activities degrades the clear, fast-flowing waters it requires for reproduction.
Where does Prochilodus vimboides live?
Prochilodus vimboides occurs in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Suriname. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Prochilodus vimboides?
The main threats to Prochilodus vimboides are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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