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Name
Scientific name
Brochis arcuata
Described by
Authority Elwin, Year 1938, Bracketed
Family
Callichthyidae
Summary
The skunk cory, Brochis arcuata, long known as Corydoras arcuatus, is an armoured catfish from the upper Amazon region in Brazil, Peru, Ecu…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
55mm, standard length
Tank size
Not recorded
Water
Temperature and pH
Temperature 20–28°C, pH 5–7.5
Hardness
2–12dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries
Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
Supporting text
Etymology
Brochis: from the Ancient Greek βρόχος (brochos), meaning 'loop', in allusion to what Cope described as a looped cord joining the barbels at the end of the upp…
Distribution
This species was described from an aquarium specimen so its type locality is unknown although the holotype is said to be from '? Teffe, Amazon' which would app…
Habitat
Not written yet
Aquarium size
Not written yet
Maintenance
Ideally use a substrate of fine sand, although rounded gravel is an acceptable alternative provided it's kept scrupulously clean. Other décor is largely down t…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
Corydoras spp. are foraging omnivores and will accept most sinking dried foods, as well as small live and frozen varieties such as bloodworm, Tubifex, etc. Fee…
Behaviour and compatibility
Peaceful and gregarious. Should be maintained in a group of at least 4-6 individuals.
Sexual dimorphism
Females tend to grow larger, and sexually mature individuals are noticeably rounder and broader-bodied than males, especially when gravid.
Reproduction
Not written yet
Notes
This species is among the more popular Corydoras in the aquarium hobby and is widely available. It may also be referred to as 'arched cory' and has been assign…
References
References
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