| Brochis | |
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| Brochis multiradiatus | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Siluriformes |
| Family: | Callichthyidae |
| Subfamily: | Corydoradinae |
| Genus: | Brochis Cope, 1871 |
| Type species | |
| Callichthys splendens | |
| Species | |
See text | |
Brochis is a genus of catfish in the subfamily Corydoradinae, family Callichthyidae of the order Siluriformes. Before the recent resurrection of the genus, these species have been grouped in the genus Corydoras .
Brochis was erected by Edward Drinker Cope on 1871. Before 2024, it was in a limbo and considered defunct by most scientific authorities, [1] being considered as a junior synonym or subgenus of Corydoras. [2] It was formally resurrected and revalidated in a phylogenomic analysis carried out in 2024. [3]
Despite being considered defunct, there are several morphological features that validate the usage of Brochis as a genus. These include a noticeably larger body, a more lyre-like tail and most decisively, the extended dorsal fins that have more rays than those of Corydoras. [4] Corydoras have 7-10 rays on their dorsal fins, while Brochis have 10–18. [5] Brochis are very large for their family, as several species can breach 8 centimetres (3.1 in) in length. Brochis splendens is the largest, attaining a maximum size of 9.9 centimetres (3.9 in) and 40 g (1.4 oz). [6]
As of August 2025 [update] , there are currently 43 extant species in this genus (as recognized by Eschmeyer's Catalog of Fishes), [7]