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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Tropical

Bahia cory

Brochis garbei Ihering, 1911
Max Length
4.3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Bahia cory is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Brochis garbei
Authority
Ihering, 1911
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
4.3 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
22–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Brochis
Brochis
Species
Bahia cory
Brochis garbei

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Bahia cory is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bahia cory is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Bahia cory is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Fecundity
2–4eggs

The female holds 2-4 eggs between her pelvic fins, where the male fertilizes them for about 30 seconds. Only then the female swims to a suitable spot, where she attaches the very sticky eggs. The pair repeats this process until about 100 eggs have been fertilized and attached .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 2 - 25. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C South America: São Francisco River basin in Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.9±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02455 × L3.16 (TL)
Max TL
4.3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–26°C
pH Range
6–8
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Ihering, 1911

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

"Brochis Garbei is an edible species."

✗ Not for Raw
✓ Fresh Indicators
  • Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
  • Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
  • Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
  • Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
  • Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
✗ Avoid If
  • Cloudy or sunken eyes
  • Strong fishy or ammonia odour
  • Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
  • Discoloured or dry flesh
Best Cooking Methods
Baking Grilling Pan-frying

Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for Bahia cory is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Bahia cory has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact

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