Corydoras
armatus (Günther, 1868)
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| Ian
Fuller
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Steven
Grant
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| Relevant
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There seems to be two forms
of this species, the other going under the trade name of Corydoras
'Dorsalis' which comes from the Rio Abunã, Brazil. Not
very common in the hobby. 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 good quality flake to name but a few. |
| Common
Name: |
None |
| Synonyms: |
Callichthys
armatus |
| Family: |
Callichthyidaemblycipitidae |
| Distribution: |
South America:
Peru; Rio Huallaga.
Bolivia: Border region with Brazil. Type locality:
Xeberos and Huallaga, Peru. |
| Size:
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6.0cm (2ins)
Male: 6.5cm (2¼ins) Female. |
| Temp: |
23-26°C
(73-79°F) |
| p.H. |
6.5-7.2. |
| Reference: |
Fuller, I.A.M.
& Evers, H-G: 2005 Identifying Corydoradinae Catfish
384p |
