A long snouted relative to
C.
melini and
similar also to C.
davidsandsi
but this species lacks the markings on the flanks
that C016 possesses. Lineage: Placed
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. 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:
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.
Common
Name:
C016
Synonyms:
None
Family:
Callichthyidae
Distribution:
South America:
Colombia.
Size:
Male: 5.5cm (2½ins)
Female: 6.0cm (2ins)
Temp:
22-26°C (71-79°F)
p.H.
6.0-7.2.
Reference:
Alexandrou, Markos
& Taylor, Martin. (2011). Evolution,
ecology and taxonomy of the Corydoradinae revisited. Ian A. M. Fuller & Hans-Georg Evers
(2011). Identifying Corydoradinae Catfish Supplement
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