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Scientific NameBrachyrhamdia thayeria    Slobodian & Bockmann, 2013
Common NameArched False Cory
Type LocalityAmazonas, Maraã, Lago Amanã, Rio Japurá basin, 2°32’06"S, 65°43’02", Brazil, elevation 44 meters.
Synonym(s)
Pronunciationbra key ram dee ah
EtymologyGreek, brachys, -eia = shor + Brazilian vernacular name, Nhamdia/Jamdia. From the Greek, hepta, meaning seven and pteron meaning fin.
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DistributionSouth America
Amazon, Middle Amazon (Solimoes), Japurá (click on these areas to find other species found there)

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IUCN Red List Category
Least Concern
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Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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ReferenceZootaxa 3717 (no. 1), pp 3, Figs. 1-5.
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Last UpdateMon Dec 08, 2025 3:13 pm (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am)