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| Scientific Name | Brachyrhamdia thayeria Slobodian & Bockmann, 2013 |
| Common Name | Arched False Cory |
| Type Locality | Amazonas, Maraã, Lago Amanã, Rio Japurá basin, 2°32’06"S, 65°43’02", Brazil, elevation 44 meters. |
| Synonym(s) | |
| Pronunciation | bra key ram dee ah |
| Etymology | Greek, brachys, -eia = shor + Brazilian vernacular name, Nhamdia/Jamdia. From the Greek, hepta, meaning seven and pteron meaning fin. |
Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | South America Amazon, Middle Amazon (Solimoes), Japurá (click on these areas to find other species found there) Login to view the map. |
| IUCN Red List Category | Least Concern , a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2020. |
Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
Further Information | |
| Reference | Zootaxa 3717 (no. 1), pp 3, Figs. 1-5. |
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| Spotters | Spotted this species somewhere? Click the binoculars! There are 2 records of this fish being seen, view them all. |
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| LFS label creator ARN ref:1.30.53.2353 | |
| Last Update | Mon Dec 08, 2025 3:13 pm (Species record created: Thu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am) |












