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Hans-Georg Evers (2) Heriberto Gimênes (1) Zierfisch Zentrum Austria (1)

An unusual species which is quite close to Corydoras cervinus and Corydoras sp. (C028). It was possible to observe that part of the available material of the true C. areio has been misidentified as C. aurofrenatus. This can be explained due to the fact that some specimens of C. areio can present faded spots on the flanks, which makes its colour pattern similar to that originally described for C. aurofrenatus. Therefore, it is clear that the identity of these species needs to be investigated further (Tencatt et al 2020). Lineage: Placed in Lineage 1 and when there is a revision they will stay as Corydoras (Lacépède, 1803) with the type species of C. geoffroy La Cépède, 1803. Aquarium Care: As this is one of the longer snouted species it will be well suited to most community tanks. A well planted tank with a soft substrate such as sand so they can bury their snouts while searching out food. Diet: Readily accepts a mixed and varied diet which includes granular foods, tablet food, frozen bloodworm and a good quality flake. Etymology: The specific name areio: From Córrego (Portuguese, meaning creek) Areio, a river system in Brazil where the species was found. Remarks: Not seen very often in the hobby.

C070

None

Callichthyidae

South America: Brazil, Est. Mato Grosso, east of Cuiabá, Córrego Areio.

Male: 6.5cm (2½ins) Female: 7.0cm (2¾ins)

22-26°C (71-79°F)

6.5-7.5.

Alexandrou, Markos & Taylor, Martin. (2011). Evolution, ecology and taxonomy of the Corydoradinae revisited.
Fuller, I.A.M. & Evers, H-G: 2005 Identifying Corydoradinae Catfish 384p.
Ian A. M. Fuller & Hans-Georg Evers (2011). Identifying Corydoradinae Catfish Supplement 1. Ian Fuller Enterprises.
Tencatt LFC, Santos SA, Britto MR. Taxonomic review of the typical long-snouted species of Corydoras (Siluriformes: Callichthyidae) from the río de La Plata basin. Neotrop Ichthyol. 2020.