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Trachydoras brevis (Kner, 1853)

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Habitat: Trachydoras brevis occurs in rivers draining the lowlands of the Amazon basin, including the Negro and Madeira in Brazil, Peru and Colombia. The species also occurs in the Essequibo River basin in Guyana (GBIF 2019, SpLink 2020). Aquarium Care: Peaceful species for a mid sized community tank, planted with hiding places such as pipes or driftwood/bogwood. Diet: Tablet and pellet foods, frozen bloodworm and live foods should keep this catfish in good condition. Etymology: The specific name brevis: Latin for short, referring to its short (length) but high (height) body.

Common Name:

None

Synonyms:

Doras (Corydoras) brevis

Family:

Doradidae

Distribution:

South America: Amazon and Essequibo River basins (Brazil and Guyana).

Size:

9.0cm. (3½ins)

Temp:

20-26°C (67-79°F)

p.H.

6.0-7.0.

IUCN Red List

Despite the little information available on this species, it has a wide range and no apparent threats. Therefore, it is assessed as Least Concern (IUCN 2023).

Reference:

Sabaj, M.H. and C.J. Ferraris Jr., 2003. Doradidae (Thorny catfishes). p. 456-469. In R.E. Reis, S.O. Kullander and C.J. Ferraris, Jr. (eds.) Checklist of the Freshwater Fishes of South and Central America. Porto Alegre: EDIPUCRS, Brasil.
Sabaj, M. H., & Hernández, M. A. Taxonomic assessment of the Hard-Nosed Thornycats (Siluriformes: Doradidae: Trachydoras Eigenmann 1925) with description of Trachydoras gepharti, n. Sp. On JSTOR. Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, 1.
Salvador, G.N. 2023. Trachydoras brevis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2023.

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Trachydoras brevis

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