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Brochis sp. (CW179) |
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Hans-Georg Evers (1) |
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Relevant Information: |
Similar in size to Brochis splendens, but having a longer deeper head and also from a different location. Lineage: Brochis is included in Lineage 8 (sub-clade 1) with the "intermediate long-snouts" with deeper bodies. 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. Aquarium Care: Keeping 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/Brochis, a good quality flake food, tablet food, frozen bloodworm, grindal worm and whiteworm used sparingly. |
Common Name: |
CW179 |
Synonyms: |
None |
Family: |
Callichthyidae |
Distribution: |
South America: Colombia, location unknown. |
Size: |
Male: 7.5 cm (3ins) Female: 8.0cm (3¼ins) |
Temp: |
23-26°C (73-77°F) |
p.H. |
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6.0-7.2. |
Reference: |
Alexandrou, Markos
& Taylor, Martin. (2011). Evolution,
ecology and taxonomy of the Corydoradinae revisited.
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 Brochis
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