Similar looking to C.
paleatus but with a more colourful
body pattern and also tends to be stockier. The gill covers have
a metalic green sheen when in good condition. 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:
Corydoras
meridionalis
Family:
Callichthyidaemblycipitidae
Distribution:
South
America: Brazil; Santa Catarina, affluents from Jaraguá
mountains near Joinville 26° 21’S, 48°49’W
