Callichthyidae
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Brochis splendens, the Emerald Catfish Aaron Norman
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These are peaceful New World catfishes that are justifiably popular with aquarists for their industrious natures and good community-tank manners.
They are characterized by heavily armored bodies designed to fend off predator attacks.
Subfamilies:
- Callichthynae (Callichthys, Dianema, Hoplosterum, Lepthosternum, Megalechis)
- Corydoradinae (Aspidoras, Brochis, Corydoras)
BioGroup:
Native range:
Taxonomic rank: Family
Common name: CALLICHTHYID ARMORED CATFISHES
| Total known | Total profiles | |
|---|---|---|
| Subfamilies | 2 | 2 |
| Genera | 8 | 4 |
| Species | 177 | 10 |
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[edit] Species
- Albino Corydoras Catfish
- Axelrod's Corydoras Catfish
- Bronze Corydoras Catfish
- Emerald Catfish
- Hoplo
- Panda Corydoras Catfish
- Peppered Corydoras Catfish
- Pygmy Cory
- Skunk Corydoras Catfish
- Threestripe Corydoras Catfish
Reference: Fishes of the World
Facts about CallichthyidaeRDF feed
| Biogroup-Organism | Freshwater Fishes + |
| Common name | CALLICHTHYID ARMORED CATFISHES + |
| Family taxonomic rank | Family + |
| Native range | South America +, and Central America + |
| Reference | Fishes of the World + |
