Similar in colour pattern
to Corydoras
robustus Nijssen
& Isbrücker, 1980. Lineage. Placed in Lineage 8 sub clade 4 which comprises
the "intermediate long-snouts" with deeper
bodies. It also includes Brochis in sub-clade
1 which was synonymised with Corydoras by
Britto in 2003 but in time there will be a revision
which will resurrect Brochis (Cope, 1871)
to full genera again. Aquarium Care:
This is akin to most of this genus, very peaceful,
and would be best housed with small to medium sized
tankmates such as Tetras, Rasboras and Danios or in
a species tank for breeding purposes. Best to purchase
6 individuals or more as they will be happier in a
group. Diet: Readily accepts a mixed
and varied diet which includes granular foods, tablet
food, frozen bloodworm and a good quality flake.
Common
Name:
CW176
Synonyms:
None
Family:
Callichthyidae
Distribution:
South America:
Brazil, State of Para, Jacareacanga Rio Mutum, an
affluent to the Rio Scurundi Rio Madeira drainage.
Size:
Male: 4.0 cm (1½ins)
Female: 4.5cm (1¾ins)
Temp:
23-26°C (73-77°F)
p.H.
6.0-7.4.
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
1. Ian Fuller Enterprises. www.
corydorasworld.com
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