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Emerald Catfish
Corydoras splendens
The Emerald Catfish, also known as the Green Corydoras or Brochis splendens, is a small, peaceful freshwater fish native to the slow-moving rivers and streams of the Amazon Basin in South America. It is well-known for its striking metallic green coloration, which gives it an eme…
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- Emerald Catfish can gulp atmospheric air from the water’s surface, allowing them to survive in low-oxygen environments.
- Emerald Catfish use their sensitive barbels to detect food particles hidden in the substrate. When startled, they can release a mild toxin from their pectoral fins as a defense mechanism against predators. They are sometimes mistakenly called Brochis splendens, but are now classified as Corydoras splendens.
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