Corydoras
concolor Weitzman, 1961
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contributors to this species: |
| Derek
Lambourne (1) Allan James (4) Daniel
Blom (2)
Mona Opland (1) Graham Ramsay
(1) Mark Goh (1) |
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| Relevant
Information: |
Dorsal
1/7; Anal 1/5; Head short and compact. Body colour reddish/brown
with glimmers of greens/blues when in good condition. All fins have
an ochre to orange colouration with no markings. Black band running
through eyes. 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: |
Slate
Cory |
| Synonyms: |
Corydoras
esperanzae |
| Family: |
Callichthyidaemblycipitidae |
| Distribution: |
South
America: Venezuela; Las
Mangas, in a tributary to the Río Parguaza, western part
of the State of Bolivar, Venezuela. The Río Parguaza
is a stream arising in the Serranía de Parguaza, flowing
northwest and into the Río Orinoco almost opposite the
island of El Gallo (6°20’N, 67°10’W |
| Size:
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5.5cm (
2¼ins) |
| Temp: |
23-26°C
(73-79°F) |
| p.H. |
6.0-7.2. |
| Reference: |
ScotCat Factsheet:
no. 15 Sept. 1997. |
