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Similar in colour pattern to Hoplisoma sp.(CW028) (Lineage 9) and from the same location in Peru but has two central body stripes, compared to C. pulcher which has the one, and also a different head shape. Lineage: Placed in Lineage 8 Sub-clade 4 alongside other members of the "intermediate long snouts" alongside the Brochis genera which was synonymized with Corydoras (Britto, 2003) and would need to be revised and would reinstate the resurrection of the name Brochis. As of the latest revision (Dias et al 2024) Corydoras pulcher has now been placed in Lineage 8 sub clade 4 and has the new genus name of Brochis and a change to the specific name to pulchra. Aquarium Care: This is akin to most of this genus, very peaceful, and would be best housed with small to medium tank mates such as Tetras, Rasboras and Danios or in a species tank for breeding purposes. Diet: A good quality flake food and tablet food for adults with sporadic feedings of frozen or live food will keep your Corydoras/Brochis in good health. Etymology: The specific name pulchra: From the Latin pulcher ='beautiful', alluding to the attractive colour pattern. Remarks: Still found on some online sources as Corydoras pulcher.

Pretty Corydoras

Corydoras pulcher

Callichthyidae

South America: Brazil; Purus River basin, middle Amazon system.. Type locality: Brazil, Est. Amazonas, Rio Purus, north of Lábrea (7º20'S, 64º46'W), Rio Amazonas system.

Male 6.0cm (2½ins) Female: 6.5cm (2¾ins)

23-26°C (73-79°F)

6.0-7.2.

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