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Centrodoras brachiatus (Cope, 1872)

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Allan James (2) GREEN FISH Aquarium (1) Jair Panduro Gil (2) Mark Henry Sabaj (1)

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Although the species was described scientifically as early as 1872 and has a large distribution area, practically nothing is known about its wild life. The large tooth cushion in the lower jaw indicates that the animals may graze on growth. What is striking about them is that they often “hold their breath”. After strong breathing movements they stop breathing again and again for a longer time (at least you don’t see anything of it). This is a behaviour that we have not yet observed in fish (Aquarium Glaser 2019). Aquarium Care: Quite rare in imports but should be treated the same as with any other large Dorad. Can be kept with other large or medium sized tankmates. Etymology: The specific name brachiatus: Latin for having branches like arms, presumably referring its to “very large” pectoral spines.

Common Name:

None

Synonyms:

Doras brachiatus

Family:

Doradidae

Distribution:

South America: Amazon River basin.

Size:

35.0cm. (14ins)

Temp:

22-26°C (71-79°F)

p.H.

6.0-7.5.

Reference:

The ETYFish Project Fish Name Etymology Database © Christopher Scharpf.
www.aquariumglaser.de

Family: Doradidae Back to Ident-A-Cat Click on Thumbnails

Centrodoras brachiatus

Centrodoras brachiatus
From Peru

Centrodoras brachiatus
Head view

Centrodoras brachiatus
Dorsal view

Centrodoras brachiatus

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