Fish Species

Hognosed Brochis

Hognosed Brochis - Description

The Hognosed Brochis is a beautiful addition to the tropical aquarium. It is an ideal choice for the beginner as it is a hardy and peaceful fish.

The Brochis gets its name from the shape of its snout, thought to resemble a 'Hog's Nose'. It is a bottom feeder and eats unwanted food from the tank floor helping to keep the tank clean.

Popular Name: Hognosed Brochis
Species: Brochis multiradiatus

Profile of the Hognosed Brochis

 This Profile contains interesting facts and information about the Hognosed Brochis species.

  • Size: Up to 6.7cm

  • Fish Tank conditions: PH 6.1 to 7.2. Temp: 21 to 24 Degrees

  • Diet / Feeding: Flaked, Dried orFrozen or Food

  • Temperament: Peaceful

  • Habitat: Freshwater Rivers and Streams

  • Behaviour: Good Community Fish

  • Range: Western Amazon River Basin: Peru and Equador, South America

Scientific Classification of the Hognosed Brochis

 Definition: Scientific classification, or biological classification, is how biologists group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the science of taxonomy.

  • Species: Brochis multiradiatus

  • Popular Name: Hognosed Brochis

  • Kingdom: Animalia

  • Phylum: Chordata

  • Class: Actinopterygii

  • Order: Siluriformes

  • Family:Callichthyidae

Tropical Fish Index

Facts about Fish Species - Hognosed Brochis

The colours, shapes and sizes of individual fishes varies enormously - you really need excellent quality pictures or photographs to assist in the identification process.

A combination of the number of fins and their characteristics, color, scale counts, general features, maximum length and distribution are used during a species identification process.

 

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