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Corydoras
delphax Nijssen & Isbrücker, 1983
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| Ian
Fuller (1)
Harry Shields (1) Chris
Ralph (1) Danny
Blundell
(3) Allan James (1) gforcefx
(1) |
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| Relevant
Information: |
This species is very variable
in colouration and markings and can be confused with C.ambiacus
and C.agassizii
but has smaller spots on the body and the first soft dorsal ray
is black. Similar also to C.ephippifer
but this species has a clear (hyaline) caudal fin. 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
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None |
| Synonyms: |
None |
| Family: |
Callichthyidaemblycipitidae |
| Distribution: |
South America: Colombia; Inírida River and
upper Orinoco River basin. Type locality: Guainía,
Río Inírida system, Caño Bacón, Pueblo
Bretania (3º43'N, 67º59'W), Colombia. |
| Size:
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6.5cm (2½ins)
Male. 7.0cm (2¾ins) Female. |
| Temp: |
23-26°C
(73-79°F) |
| p.H. |
6.0-7.2. |
| Reference: |
Fuller, I.A.M.
& Evers, H-G: 2005 Identifying Corydoradinae Catfish
384 p.
Ferraris, C.J. Jr., 2007. Checklist of catfishes,
recent and fossil (Osteichthyes: Siluriformes), and catalogue of
siluriform primary types. Zootaxa 1418:1-628. |
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