Prochilodus hartii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Prochilodus hartii faces severe pressure from dam construction across its range, which fragments river systems and blocks critical spawning migrations. Overfishing has significantly reduced population numbers, particularly targeting adults during reproductive periods. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and mining activities degrades water quality in key habitats, while deforestation in watersheds increases sedimentation that affects feeding and breeding areas.
Habitat
This migratory fish inhabits large river systems in South America, particularly the Orinoco and Amazon basins. It requires free-flowing rivers with clean water for spawning migrations and feeds in both main river channels and floodplain areas during different life stages.
