Summary : CALLICHTHYIDAE FAMILY The Callichthyidae or Armored Catfish Family includes, among others, the genera Aspidoras, Brochis, Corydoras, Callichthys, Dianema, and Hoplosternum. They are found throughout central and South America. The fish of this family are generally peaceful, scavengers that can be combined (depending on the size of the species) with small fish to large South American Cichlids. Estimates exceeding 200 species have been made. This family is made up of two sub-families: Corydoradinae and Callichthyinae.

CALLICHTHYIDAE FAMILY The Callichthyidae or Armored Catfish Family includes, among others, the genera Aspidoras, Brochis, Corydoras, Callichthys, Dianema, and Hoplosternum. They are found throughout central and South America. The fish of this family are generally peaceful, scavengers that can be combined (depending on the size of the species) with small fish to large South American Cichlids. Estimates exceeding 200 species have been made. This family is made up of two sub-families: Corydoradinae and Callichthyinae.

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