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Brochis splendens has a 12 dorsal ray count compared to B. britskii (15) and B. multiradiata (17) and it has a far shorter snout than B. multiradiatus and does not posses the head shield of B. britskii. Lineage: Brochis is included in Lineage 8 (sub-clade 1) with the "intermediate long-snouts" with deeper bodies. As of the latest revision (Dias et al 2024) Brochis splendens has been placed in Lineage 8 sub clade 1 and keeps the genus name of Brochis. Aquarium Care: Keeping Brochis splendens in the aquarium does not present too much of a problem as long as you provide good water conditions and a few good hiding places to make them feel more secure in their surroundings. You are also better keeping at least 6 of this species as they are never very happy kept as individuals. A planted tank can also enhance their well being. Diet: The usual fare for adult Corydoras, a good quality flake food, tablet food, frozen bloodworm, grindal worm and whiteworm used sparingly. Etymology: The specific name splendens: meaning splendid; bright or glittering. Remarks: Brochis was synonymised with Corydoras by Britto in 2003 but in time there will be a revision which will resurrect Brochis (Cope, 1871) to full genera again so in the meantime we are sticking with Brochis as there is marked differences with the both genera.

Emerald Catfish

Brochis coeruleus, Brochis dipterus, Callichthys splendens, Chaenothorax bicarinatus, Chaenothorax  semiscutatus.

Callichthyidae

South America: Brazil: Rio Tocantins, Peru: Upper Amazon near Iquitos, Rio Ambyiacu, Rio  Orosa. Ecuador: Rio Napo. Type locality: Rio Tocantins, Brazil.

Male: 7.5cm ( 3ins) Female: 8.0cm (3¼ins)

22-27°C (72-81°F)

6.5-7.0.