Hognosed brochis (Brochis multiradiatus)

Scientific name: Brochis multiradiatus Orc?s V., 1960

Hognosed brochis (Brochis multiradiatus)

The Hognosed brochis (Brochis multiradiatus) is a freshwater fish of the family Callichthyidae that grows to about 7.6 cm (3 in). It is peaceful, suits community aquariums and needs water at 21.1–26.7°C (70–80°F) and a pH of 6.0–7.6. Native range: South America, western Amazon River basin,Rio Lagartococha.

Hognosed brochis care at a glance

Temperament
Peaceful
Community tank
Excellent
Adult size
7.6 cm (3 in)
Temperature
21.1–26.7°C (70–80°F)
pH
6.0–7.6
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts flakes.

Species facts

Scientific name
Brochis multiradiatus
Family
Callichthyidae (Callichthyid armored catfishes)
Order
Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
6.7
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 7.2; dH range: ? - 15 demersal
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
South America: western Amazon River basin.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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