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Name
Scientific name
Brochis virginiae
Described by
Authority Burgess, Year 1993, Bracketed
Family
Callichthyidae
Common names
Miguelito Cory, C004
Photograph credits
All 4 credited
Summary
The Miguelito cory, Brochis virginiae, long known as Corydoras virginiae, is an armoured catfish considered endemic to the río Ucayali drai…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
60mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Not recorded
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 22–28°C, pH 6–7.5
Hardness
2–12dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Peru, Ucayali
Writing
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
Type locality is the río Ucayali, Peru, and this species is considered endemic to that drainage.
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 are noticeably rounder and broader-bodied than males, especially when gravid.
Reproduction
Not written yet
Notes
This species is sometime referred to as 'Virginia's catfish', Corydoras sp. 'Sangama' or 'Zangama', and prior to description was misidentified as both Corydora…
References
References
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