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Scientific Name	**Brochis britskii** (Nijssen & Isbrücker, 1983)
Common Names	Giant<em> Brochis</em> Britski's <i>brochis</i>, Brochis-Panzerwels (Germany), Stor Pansermalle (Denmark)
Type Locality	Lagoas Marginais, rodovia Transpantaneira, Poconé, 16°15'S, 56°37'W, Mato Grosso State, Brazil.
Synonym(s)	Brochis britskii
Pronunciation	bro kiss - BRITT ski eye
Etymology	This species was named in honour of Dr. Heraldo A. Britski, the Brazilian ichthyologist.
Species Information
Size	88mm or 3.5" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
Identification	Differs from C. multiradiatus by lack of hog-like snout and from C. splendens by a larger number of dorsal fin rays. C. britskii also has a bony plate / shield that covers the white part of the underside of the head, this characteristic is absent in other related fishes.
Sexing	Undocumented, although it is presumed mature females are larger and fuller when carrying eggs.
Habitat Information
Distribution	South America: Upper Paraguay River basin. La Plata, Paraná, Paraguay, Upper Paraguay (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map.
IUCN Red List Category	Not Evaluated
pH	6.0 - 7.0
Temperature	20.0-24.0°C or 68-75.2°F (Show species within this range)
Other Parameters	Reported from weed-choked rivers, so water current should be minimal and water on the slightly soft side. Prefers deeper water.
Husbandry Information
Feeding	A fish that likes to dig around for food, but will eat all prepared foods that find their way to the substrate. Live bloodworms or tubifex are especially relished. User data.
Furniture	Open spaces of substrate and rock or wood refuges slightly elevated to provide the shade these fish like to rest under in rare moments of inactivity.
Compatibility	A gregarious but good shoaling fish for the larger community tank.
Suggested Tankmates	Can be kept with most fish. More suitable for keeping with loaches than Corydoras as their larger size helps them compete better for food. Boisterous enough to be kept with more dynamic aquaria.
Breeding	Unreported although thought to be the same as Corydoras.
Breeding Reports	There is no breeding report.
Further Information
Reference	Bulletin Zoölogisch Museum, Universiteit van Amsterdam v. 9 (no. 20), pp 179, Figs. 1-2.
Registered Keepers	There are 14 registered keepers, view all "my cats" data.
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Last Update	2024 Jun 12 11:25 (species record created: 2001 Apr 21 00:00)