Similar looking as to C.
breei from Suriname.
Lineage: Placed in Lineage 9, the
"short-snouted" species with the designated
type species: C. punctatus. A revision in
the future would constitute the resurrection of the
genus name Hoplosopma (Agassiz, 1846). 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 in
good health.
Common
Name:
None
Synonyms:
None
Family:
Callichthyidae
Distribution:
South America:
Venezuela, Edo Bolivar, Rio Cuchime, about twenty
miles upstream from junction of Rio Caura.
Size:
Male: 4.5cm (1¾ins)
Female: 5.5cm (2¼ins)
Temp:
22-26°C (71-79°F)
p.H.
6.0-8.0.
Reference:
Alexandrou, Markos
& Taylor, Martin. (2011). Evolution,
ecology and taxonomy of the Corydoradinae revisited.
Burgess, W.E., 1992. Colored atlas
of miniature catfish. Every species of Corydoras,
Brochis and Aspidoras. T.F.H. Publications, Inc.,
USA. 224 p. Froese, R. and D. Pauly. Editors.
2019.FishBase. World Wide Web electronic publication.
www.fishbase.org, ( 12/2019 ). Ian A. M. Fuller & Hans-Georg Evers
(2011). Identifying Corydoradinae Catfish Supplement
1. Ian Fuller Enterprises. www.corydorasworld.com
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