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The species name was named for the Greek river god Kephissus who fell in love with his own reflection in the water in memory of those who collected undescribed species of Corydoras and suggested their own names for the scientific description. There is one man, who will not be named here, who I believe was the architect for this story. Lineage: A "saddle nosed" species which would place it in Lineage 1. When there is a revision they will stay as Corydoras (Lacépède, 1803) with the type species of C. geoffroy La Cépède, 1803. As of the latest update (Dias et al. 2024) Corydoras narcissus has been kept in Lineage 1 and has the same genus name of Corydoras. 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. Reproduction: There is a breeding report that the eggs are very tiny and are laid in two's around the tank and usually in the flow of an internal filter. Temperature was quite high at 25c (77f) with a pH.of 7.8. Diet: A good quality flake food and tablet food for adults with sporadic feedings of frozen or live food will keep your Corydoras in good health. Etymology: Named after Narcissus, son of the Greek river god, Kephise. According to Greek mythology, a young man named Narcissus was so fascinated when he looked into still water that he fell in love with the beauty of his own reflection. Remarks: Corydoras sp. (CW120) is the same variable species.

Narcissus Cory

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Callichthyidae

South America: Brazil; Rio Ipixuna on Paranapixuna, a tributary of the Rio Purus, 30km west  of Humaita.

Male: 7.5cm (3ins) Female: 8.0cm (3¼ins)

23-25°C (73-77°F)

6.0-7.2.

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