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弗吉尼亚氏兵鲶 · Miguelito Cory

弗吉尼亚氏兵鲶

概要

字段值
类别鱼
学名Brochis virginiae
别名弗吉尼亞氏兵鯰、C004、Corydoras virginiae
分类鲶形目 Siluriformes › 美鲶科 Callichthyidae › Brochis
水体淡水
原产地秘鲁乌卡亚利河流域
成体体长6 cm
饲养难度入门
群居方式群游
性情温和
外部数据seriouslyfish brochis-virginiae;fishbase 53736
食性杂食

水质参数

参数耐受范围最适范围单位
水温22–28—°C
pH6–7.5——
总硬度2–12—dGH

概述

弗吉尼亚氏兵鲶(Brochis virginiae)是温和的群居鼠鱼,旧商品标签中也可见编号 C004。给它同种伙伴、干净的底部和足量下沉食物,比把它单独作为清洁鱼放入缸中更合适。

分布与栖息地

被认为是秘鲁乌卡亚利河流域的特有种。

饲养环境

细砂是较理想的底材,圆润砾石也可使用,但必须保持清洁。装饰不必复杂,留出能让鱼获得安全感的遮蔽区域即可。

食性与喂食

杂食,可用下沉饲料搭配红虫、水蚯蚓等小型活饵或冷冻饵。多样化投喂有助于维持状态,不要仅让它吃其他鱼留下的残饵,也不能期待它代替清洁底部。

习性与混养

性情平和,喜欢与同种聚在一起,建议至少四至六条同养。

雌雄区分

雌鱼通常比雄鱼圆厚、体形更宽,怀卵时差异更加明显。

补充说明

过去曾在不同商品名下流通,也有被误认作近似种的情况,标签上的旧名不能单独作为鉴定依据。偶尔游到水面吞气,是其通过特化肠道辅助呼吸的表现。搬动时留意胸鳍硬刺,避免被刺伤;刺基部分泌物可能带有轻微毒性,但这一点仍属推测。

图片

图片来自 SeriouslyFish,版权归各摄影者所有。

弗吉尼亚氏兵鲶
Specimen from the aquarium trade. · 摄影:H-J Chen
弗吉尼亚氏兵鲶
This species was described from the río Ucayali, Peru. · 摄影:Yellina Pulliti
弗吉尼亚氏兵鲶
Wild specimen from the UK aquarium trade. · 摄影:Neil Woodward
弗吉尼亚氏兵鲶
Specimen from the aquarium trade. · 摄影:JJPhoto
English

Overview

Brochis virginiae is a mild-tempered, social armored catfish that has appeared under several older aquarium labels, including C004. Its basic needs are straightforward: company of its own kind, clean substrate, secure cover, and food provided specifically for the group.

Distribution & habitat

The species is considered restricted to the Ucayali drainage in Peru.

Aquarium setup

Choose fine sand where possible. Rounded gravel is another option if it is maintained in thoroughly clean condition. The arrangement of other decorations is flexible, provided fish can retreat into sheltered areas when they need security.

Diet & feeding

Offer an omnivorous menu based on sinking prepared foods, with small live or frozen items such as bloodworms and aquatic worms for variety. Do not leave the group dependent on food missed by other inhabitants. Foraging fish neither remove the need for substrate cleaning nor thrive automatically on scraps.

Behaviour & compatibility

This peaceful species should have at least four to six companions of its own kind rather than being kept alone.

Sexual dimorphism

Females develop a broader, more rounded outline, especially when carrying eggs.

Notes

Historical trade names and earlier misidentifications can complicate purchases; an old label is not sufficient confirmation of identity. Occasional rises to swallow air reflect the oxygen-absorbing function of its modified intestine. Handle the fish carefully because rigid pectoral spines can puncture skin. Secretions around the spine bases have been suggested to have mild toxic properties, but this remains uncertain.

来源

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