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Corydoras aurofrenatus  Eigenmann & Kennedy, 1903
Image contributors to this species:
Ian Fuller (2) Yann Fulliquet (4)
ScotCat Sources:
Etymology = Genus Etymology = Species
Other Sources:
Fishbase  Google Search  All Catfish Species Inventory  Search ispecies
 
Relevant Information: Saddle nosed species which was identified by Knaack (2004a). 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: 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: CW005
Synonyms: None
Family: Callichthyidaemblycipitidae
Distribution: South America: Paraguay, Río Alguido, Canigi, near Arrogo Trementina, Villa Rica.
Size: Male: 5.0 cm (2ins) Female: 5.5cm (2¼ins)
Temp: 22-26°C (71-79°F)
p.H. 6.0 -7.2.
Reference: www.corydorasworld.com


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