Remarks: The Ornate Brochis is endemic to the lower Rio Tapajo River basin in Brazil. They are slightly more tolerant of slightly higher pH values compared to other Corydoradinae and can grow to a rather decent size. Their bodies are typically dark gray with 2-3 horizontal black stripes along their bodies and the anterior half of their dorsal fin is black. They look very similar to Brochis britoi and Hoplisoma pavanelli with the main difference setting the ornate Brochis apart is the dark mask over its eyes. Ornate Brochis were previously classified as Corydoras ornatus, but were reclassified as Brochis ornatus upon publication of a phylogenomic analysis in 2024 that reclassified many species in the Corydoradinae subfamily.

  Corydoradinae are small, peaceful catfish that are active shoalers and will stay near conspecifics, making for a lovely sight. They feed by searching through sand with their barbels, making such a substrate necessary for their long-term health. Gravel substrates tend to be abrasive and damage the barbels, leading to infections and an inability to find food.

  While these friendly catfish are willing to swim with other species of Corydoradinae different from their own, this does not provide the same social need as being kept with members of their own species. Because of this, it is highly recommended to keep at least six of each species of Corydoradinae present in the aquarium and only mix species if one has the space to keep at least six of each.

  Corydoradinae are often looked at as "scavengers," but they should be treated in a similar fashion as the rest of your fish. They are omnivores and require a mixed diet. Sinking prepared foods are readily accepted, as are frozen and live foods such as brine shrimp, blackworms, and bloodworms.