This species is said to
occupy the same or overlapping geographic areas with C.
amandajaneaand in some quarters
there is a thought that they are one and the same variable species
but it is listed in Fishbase as a species in its own right. 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:
None
Family:
Callichthyidaemblycipitidae
Distribution:
South America: Brazil: Rio Miuã system of
streams, possibly the Uariabe stream. (Miu system), 10-12 kilometers
from its confluence of the upper Negro River.
