Bocachico
NameBocachico
Scientific NameProchilodus mariae
Common NamesBocachico, Mariae Prochilodus
FamilyProchilodontidae
OriginSouth America, Orinoco River Basin, Colombia, Venezuela
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)300
Max Size (Inches)24
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range6.0-7.5
Compatible SpeciesLarge Geophagus cichlids, Severum cichlids, Uaru cichlids, Silver Dollar Tetras, Large Plecos, Large Synodontis catfish
Description
Prochilodus mariae, commonly known as Bocachico, is a large, schooling freshwater fish native to the Orinoco River basin in South America. It is characterized by its silvery body and specialized mouthparts adapted for scraping detritus and algae from substrates. This species requires a very large aquarium due to its adult size and social nature.
