Corydoras
diphyes Axenrot & Kullander, 2003
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contributors to this species: |
| Ian
Fuller
(1) Chris
Ralph (3) Allan
James (3) Hans-Georg
Evers
(1) Graham
Ramsay (3) |
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Corydoras diphyes
belongs to the family Callichthyidae or Armoured Catfishes from
South America; namely Paraguay, and is documented as being restricted
to the tributaries of the Río Monday, Río Acaray,
the right bank tributaries of the Río Paraná and a
small stream at Estancia María Balén. Corydoras
diphyes is also documented as being found in Brazil.
It is a recently described species of Corydoras (2003).
In its natural habitat Corydoras diphyes usually occurs
in areas which have sandy substrates with bank vegetation entering
the water. The water in which they are found varies from dark (stained
with tannins) to clear or slightly turbid. This particular
catfish is documented as being mimicked by Otocinclus mimulus.
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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| Synonyms: |
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| Family: |
Callichthyidaemblycipitidae |
| Distribution: |
South
America: Monday River and Acaray River, Paraná River
basin, Paraguay. Type locality: Paraguay: Departamento
Caaquazú: río Paraná drainage, small sream
(arroyo) at Estancia María Belén, 8 km from Colonel
Patricio Colman, 25º40'13"S, 55º5'52"W. |
| Size:
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4.5cm (1¾ins) |
| Temp: |
23-26°C
(73-79°F) |
| p.H. |
6.0-7.2. |
| Reference: |
ScotCat Factsheet
no. 142. April 2008.
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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