Description
False Bandit Hoplisoma (Hoplisoma melini) - (6 Pack) 1-2" Unsexed Rio Ariari. Remarks: The false bandit hoplisoma, ( Hoplisoma melini ) is named for its similarity to the bandit Hoplisoma, ( Hoplisoma metae ). One easy way to distinguish between the two species is by examining the black line that begins in their dorsal fin and runs along their back. True bandit Hoplisoma have a line that travels along the edge of their back until it reaches the caudal peduncle, where it makes a sharp turn and runs vertically. In false bandit Hoplisoma, this line travels perfectly straight from the dorsal fin to the bottom of the caudal peduncle. It was previously classified as Corydoras melini , but was reclassified as Hoplisoma melini upon publication of a phylogenomic analysis in 2024 that reclassified many species in the Corydoradinae subfamily. Corydoradinae are small, peaceful. Source: Imperial Tropicals live fish catalogue. Please confirm current availability, size, price, delivery and collection terms with the seller.